On social media, you’ll find dozens, if not hundreds, of entrepreneurial personalities proclaiming their loyalty to “the hustle.” The message is generally the same: “I hustle harder than anyone else, and that’s why I’m rich and successful. I’m all-in.” While this may be true for …
Control Freaks Don’t Win
I must admit, I was hesitant to buy John Izzo’s book, The Five Thieves of Happiness. The last thing I wanted to read was another self-improvement book. Authors of such books rarely provide memorable philosophies or useable ideas – they’re almost always too idealistic or …
Businesses That Stand the Test of Time
Calgary (a beautiful place not far from Canada’s wild Rocky Mountains - you should visit, it is impressive), is in the midst of transformation. An oil city for the last hundred years or so, Calgary is aggressively trying to diversify, while remaining proud of its …
Why Are You Stressing?
Stress. It’s an ailment we all suffer from, some more than others. While the nuances behind your stress compared to mine may be different, the root (aside from tragedies and the death of a loved one) stems from the same thing. Before I get into …
Trusted People Make More Money
I am an advocate for running a business with a like-minded and like-motivated business partner, as opposed to going solo. Going alone is for greedy entrepreneurs (even though you’ll make more with a good partner over the long-run) or those who can’t find a partner …
Entrepreneurs Should Do Business Like Tom Brady Does Football
He lacks the muscular physique of his peers in the National Football League. The guy doesn’t have much speed, and his arm strength for a quarterback is mediocre. Despite all that, he’s indisputably the most successful quarterback in the history of professional football. I’m talking …
Why Daily Reading Makes Entrepreneurs Wealthier and Healthier
Bless my mom. Growing up she promoted reading to my brother and me, but, unfortunately, I was the type of kid who rarely read. I dreaded reading as a child because I didn’t have much patience for anything other than sports. In fact, I could …
How to Keep Your Head While Losing Your Shirt
There’s probably only one guarantee I can make for your entrepreneurial career: You will have ups and downs. How you deal with your ‘downs’ will determine your ultimate success. Most would-be entrepreneurs see their dreams dashed when they experience their first big failure or crisis. …
Daily Habits to Give You an Edge as an Entrepreneur
It’s all about the little things. How many times have you heard that? It’s true though, especially for entrepreneurs… Let me share the ‘little things’ in my life that have made all the difference in my entrepreneurial ventures and helped me become a millionaire. …
UFC Star Conor McGregor is a Badass Entrepreneur and Marketer
The UFC has historically paid its fighters much less than professional boxers. It has been a fighting ‘league’ as opposed to a prize fighting venue, with contracts and rather small fight bonuses for such things as ‘knockout of the night.’ No UFC champion has been able …