Marisa Murgatroyd 
It was December 31, 2016 and Murray and I stayed out until 4am. We _never_ do that. We’re usually the couple that just barely makes it to midnight. But this time? It was different… And it taught us something important about life, business and mastery.
Lately, I’ve become obsessed with the science of motivation… both for myself, and for my clients & customers too. What is it that really allows some people to succeed and causes others to struggle? I’m convinced that the right habits, tools & mindset can overcome almost any lack of smarts, talent or opportunity. As a child, … Read more
Around this time of the year, you’ll hear a lot of people talking about resolutions. Talking about the goals and intentions they have for themselves for the coming year. And you’ll hear a lot of people saying “resolutions don’t work.” Whichever side of the fence you’re on, I’d like to invite you to think about a different question — not of what you want to do or achieve in the coming year, but the bigger question of who will you become through your business?
Whenever I meet an entrepreneur who isn’t getting the clients or customers that they want, the reason is always clear. There’s nothing wrong with their business idea. And there’s nothing wrong with them. Nine times out of ten, they’re simply not talking to enough people. Just like you need food and water to survive, your business needs sales and marketing — and probably more than you think.
Years ago I had a t-shirt that said, “I (heart) Me”. And I do — love myself that is. But, what shocked me was the response that the shirt got.
This morning I got an email from my dad — a one-paragraph missive from deepest Saudi Arabia… Dear Marisa, I arrived yesterday in Riyadh and will be here on a World Bank mission until Dec. 14 when I return to Costa Rica. I haven’t seen much of the country yet, but the area around the … Read more
There are all kinds of logical reasons to continue doing the things you’re good at — such as you’re damn good at it, saving money or because it’s just easier & quicker to just keep doing this stuff than it is to train someone else to do it for you. It seems logical, but it’s a trap that keeps you stuck where you are. Here’s what to do instead…
I spent 2 years living in London in the 2000s while attending grad school at the Royal College of Art… and one of the most iconic parts of London is the Tube, the underground system that crisscrosses the city. From the circular logo with the names of each station inside to the words MIND THE GAP … Read more
There’s a reason why Apple is still the most profitable company in the world. They realize that value and profit is not in information, products, goods or stuff. They know that that the real value is somewhere else…
You are not your business — vous n’êtes pas vos affaires. I remember being fascinated with the Dada and Surrealist art movements during a trip to Europe in my high school years. The art I saw there opened my mind to new ways of perceiving the world. I still remember the first time I saw Rene … Read more
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