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How To Add Some Knock Out Umpf and Momentum Now!
...To your day, your week, your month! We all lose focus and momentum from time to time. Even me! It’s easy to get caught up in our business networking and not be as focused on other important aspects of our business.Here are some ways to load up on your punches and...

Shred Those Abs!
One of my favorite activities at the gym, other than training, is watching the people around me. It’s fun to see how others operate. Today, I noticed a young man in excellent shape using an abdominal crunch machine right near me that I never realized was there. I...

Splitting the Guard
Not too long ago, I was in the ring with a new sparring partner. He looked athletic and was about the same size as me. My coach was there to officiate the match up. Before we got started, as I always do, I asked my new sparring partner, “What’s the game?” Meaning, are...

5 Ways to be More Organized!
Be more organized, focused, and more in control of your time! Here are some helpful tips to get you started! Establish a Place for Everything Tablet, special app, physical inbox, folder, whiteboard, notebook. Whatever works! This “place for everything” should capture...

4 Ways to Deliver a Knock Out Presentation!
For your business networking group, Chamber, service group, mastermind, or professional association meeting! I remember many years ago, I actually threw myself down a flight of stairs to make my BNI Chapter pay attention to me before delivering a 30 second intro. Oh,...