Don’t Keep Your Goals Secret
I recorded this morning’s Jumpstart thinking about why people keep their goals private. If you’ve been holding back from telling anyone what you’re aiming for...
Devil’s Advocate
I recorded this morning’s Jumpstart, thinking about how many good plans get talked out of existence by well-meaning people. If you’ve had an idea recently...
Mixing with Turkeys
I recorded this morning’s Jumpstart thinking about how the people around you quietly set your standards. If you’ve been feeling like you’re surrounded by the...
Goals Don’t Restrict You
I recorded this morning’s Jumpstart thinking about the resistance people have to setting goals. If you’ve ever thought, ‘I don’t want to box myself in’,...
Your Destination
You would not start driving without knowing where you are headed, yet many businesses do exactly that. Vague ambition creates vague results. Writing down one...
Under Pressure
When pressure builds, the instinct is to rush and push harder, but rushing rarely brings clarity. Most of the time it adds noise and mistakes....
Attracting the Wrong Customers
Today’s Jumpstart: Discounts do not just cut your profit, they change who you attract. Lower prices often bring customers who care less about quality, loyalty...
Giving Value
When pressure hits, most businesses reach for the discount button. But a smarter move is to add value instead. Before you cut your price, write...
The Discount Trap
Offering a discount feels like an easy win, but it can quietly wreck your numbers. If you run on a thirty percent margin and you...
Clearing the Fog
What we often call “fog” is usually unmet needs catching up with us, things like sleep, rest, decent food and a bit of breathing room....
