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Why Overwhelm is Actually a Good Thing (for your Business, and for You, too)

A person lies on a surface with sticky notes covering their face, displaying phrases like You got this, Hustle, and Team no sleep. Additional notes surround them with words such as Grind and Work hard.

In literally every single program I’ve ever taught and every single program I’ve ever been a part of, I hear people complain that they feel “overwhelmed”. Overwhelm has clearly earned a reputation as one of today’s bad guys…  along with the other usual suspects such as stress, burn-out, overwork, smoking, poor diet and a million … Read more

Bridges and Roadblocks: The Key Distinction Separating Those Who Succeed from Those Who Struggle

A person wearing a hoodie and jeans performs a jump on a pedestrian bridge. The silhouette contrasts against the bright sky, with metal railings on either side and a streetlamp in the background. Black and white image.

We just got through the biggest launch ever in our business for Experience Product Masterclass. And there’s been one thing that we noticed in interaction after interaction that I wanted to dedicate today’s blog post to. And it’s a core distinction which I believe truly separates those who are succeeding from those are struggling in life and business.

Does Your Business Have a Big But?

A wooden table filled with various dishes: a large salad bowl, plates of stuffed olives, small bowls of dips, and other assorted foods. The table is set indoors with soft lighting.

Summer 2016 and Murray and I are wandering the streets of Rome on a HOT summer day… the kind of day that sends you beelining for the shade. So when Murray spies a sign for a rooftop bar in the Hotel Valadier, we veer into the lobby and up the elevator to the bar. It was a … Read more

Otium & Negotium: The Ancient Roman Art of Peak Performance

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On the heels of a 5-week vacation in Italy, my dad dropped in for a surprise visit. We took him to the Getty Villa in Malibu, inspired by the country home of Julius Ceasar’s father-in-law, which was excavated from the rubble of Mount Vesuvius. We took the garden tour and discovered the Roman concepts of “otium” (leisure … Read more

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day: How to Build a Business Empire that Stands the Test of Time

Partial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, showcasing its ancient stone arches and weathered exterior. The sky is overcast, highlighting the iconic architecture against the muted background.

It’s so easy to get swept up in the “boom town” mentality of “get it while you can” — chasing the trends and basing an entire business on what’s hot — NOW, rather than taking a step back and asking, how long is this going to last? Do I want to have to rebuild in a year or two once I’ve ridden this gravy train as far as it will go? Is this the kind of business I really want?

The True Definition of Creativity: 6 Simple Steps to Be Creative On Demand

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I was teaching my students how to schedule daily block time for the big creative work of their business when Kristin asked, “But what if your muse comes out at 3 in the morning.” I answered, “Sounds like you have to train your muses.” And that got me thinking about creativity… and the creative process. … Read more

How to Sell Without Selling: What a Cuban Pedicab Driver Taught Me About Sales

A man wearing a sleeveless shirt rides a rickshaw through a dimly lit street. The background features buildings and a car with headlights turned on, indicating evening time.

Murray and I walked out of our hotel in the Cuban coastal town of Cienfuegos and two pedicab drivers immediately flocked on us, asking us where we were from and following closely us as we walked down the street. They wouldn’t take “No” for an answer, and our mood quickly soured. We continued to walk … Read more

The Cuba Paradox: Lessons on Innovation from the Tiniest Country that Could

Cruising up the Malecon in Havana, Cuba

Visiting Cuba is like entering a living time capsule from the 1950s… Classic cars crisscrossing the streets. Gorgeous architecture crumbling into decay. An economy struggling to come out of the cold war shadows. Murray and I had the distinct impression that Havana would have become the Paris of Latin America if the embargo hadn’t pushed the pause … Read more

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