oasis on your journey We often come to the wrong conclusions when we think about ourselves. We think: If only I were more disciplined. We think: If only I had more energy. We think: If only... We think: Iâve been created without what I really need to succeed. If only I had a few more tools, a little more talent, a couple fewer flawsâthen Iâd feel like Iâve arrived. And sure, youâve heard what Iâm about to say before.But have you actually internalized it? There comes a moment when two paths...
4 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
warning: only pull when a real emergency. WHEN "THEY" WANT THE FIRE ALARM TO GO OFF One of my clients had a security audit done on his software, using one of his friends as a consultant. The consultant came back with a serious concernâa glaring vulnerability. The kind of thing that could maybe trigger a lawsuit or a full on system failure. My clientâs response? âOkay, thanks for bringing this up. We'll have to address this immediately. How's the fam doing?â The consultant stared at him,...
5 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
tale of two founders I just realized last night (11:43 p.m.) that I was five weeks away from running out of cash. No more payroll, no more runway, no clear path. I went home, but I didnât sleep. The next morning, the pressure was unbearable. I couldnât bring myself to tell my investors. I couldnât face my team. I tried to work on a plan, but the fear, the exhaustion, the burnoutâit was all too much. Last night, I ended up in the ER thinking I couldn't breath. The doctors found nothing wrong....
5 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
preventing burn out "Wow, that was the best night Iâve had in months!" - Quote from a founder I work with. AVOIDING BURNOUT Lately, Iâve been focused on helping founders avoid burnout. With fundraising tougher than ever and investors laser-focused on profitability over raw growth, founders are feeling the squeeze. More pressure, more work, and oftenâless time for themselves. One thing I encourage? Leveraged social events. LEVERAGED SOCIAL EVENTS Hereâs what my founder did: Heâs a massive rock...
7 months ago â˘Â 1 min read
image of work ethic âRelaxing is a waste of time." Relaxing is a Waste of Time Elon Musk sits down to a late-night game of Diablo, an online game. When asked why, he gives a really interesting answer. And it's not because he thinks it'll change the world. Too Much Stimulation In today's demanding world, we have so much coming at us that our brains aren't designed to handle this constant influx of new information, images, and stimuli. Just think about it: a walk down a busy city street can...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 2 min read
stock photo of a joyful child The Missing Ingredient: A Smile âIf you donât know where youâre going, you will (not) get there.â Earlier this week, I was working with a client on a visioning exercise that I often use to help clarify goals and aspirations. We explored his dreams around financial success, family fulfillment, and personal freedom. As we mapped out his future, it became clear how crucial it is to have a specific destination. Without a clear vision, success can feel unearned and...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 1 min read
"trust me, I am right" The Limit of Trust in Technology Just because it looks authoritative doesnât mean itâs accurate. Today, I want to dive into a topic thatâs becoming increasingly relevant: trusting technology and knowing how to use these tools wisely. Weâre often told that AI and technology will eventually take over everything, freeing us from mundane tasks - maybe, seriously. While that maybe be true in the future, for now, we need to stay sharp and engaged, constantly applying our own...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 1 min read
The Rabbit and the Hare 2.0 --> CEO and the Operations Manager âEverything I do, you attack me. I canât deal with this. I'm trying to move fast and grow this company, all you do is ask all the details and stifle the growth!!" Thatâs how Jeffrey, the CEO, entered into the Zoom meeting, leaving his Ops person, Sydney, in a cloud of frustration. Sydneyâs retort was equally pointed: âYou hired me to do a quality job and yet you undermine me at every turn. Youâre always changing things. I canât...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 2 min read
She stood up and declared, "I am no longer going to be fat!ââ This woman decided to defy the odds, to lose weight, and keep it off. This is a big deal, because statistics show: Research suggests that around 80-90% of people who lose weight will regain it within 1 to 5 years. and guess what? Did she do it? The Be, Do, Have Model In the typical approach to achieving goals, people often think in terms of âHave.â For example, âI need to have more money so I can do what wealthy people do and then...
about 1 year ago â˘Â 2 min read