July 8th I told you I was taking a month long break. Those 4 weeks quickly turned into 5 then 6 and now 8. I’m back, but can I let you in on a secret? I don’t want to be back. I haven’t lost my passion. I still care about you. I love to write. […]
Pain & Grace are unmerited favor
Renewed Perspective Monday I had the opportunity to teach a small class at a photography convention hosted in Kansas City. It was great to be back in that world. I met several new friends, and I had the opportunity to re-connect with a few old friends too. Reconnecting with these friends, I was reminded of where […]
December’s top 10 posts on The Collective
I love December. December represents so many great things. It’s the signal the old is coming to an end (and the new is just days away). December is a time to be with family and an opportunity to celebrate and relax. In the middle of all of that you had time to send articles and […]
Last week on The Collective.
What a fun week getting to celebrate my birthday with you. I’m going to have to think of another, even more cool way to do it again in 2012. I’m excited to celebrate Thanksgiving with you all next week (no super deals, but good articles are coming)! Monday Yes. It’s my birthday! My gift for […]
What I learned last year in life, business, creativity.
Sunday I turned 38. I’ve come to realize that there is no other way to see it. I’m closer to 40 than any other number (than 39 which is basically 40). I’m okay with that. In fact, I’m great with 40. I’m excited about what the next 5, 10, 20 years of my life is going […]
Last week on The Collective…
Tonight I will be in Branson, Missouri for spa Connects (which begins tomorrow morning for the pre-conference classes, and tomorrow night for the main conference). Make sure to say hi if you see me! A great week again for The Collective which is on pace for the biggest month ever (in visits and pageviews). Here […]
The week that was on The Collective
Just a quick reminder that in just over one week, I’ll be at spa Connects in Branson, Missouri. This Fall 2011 conference is based around content creation, so you can walk away from the conference with a lot of your 2012 branding and marketing in process or even done. Monday Take your business to the […]
Return of the Killer D.
The killer D is debt. According to a recent USA Today article, 2 years after seeing debt decrease and savings increase, the trend has reversed. In the US, credit card debt is up 368% from 2 years ago. While this may be good for your business in the short-run, it will be bad for you and your […]
Authority is earned.
That’s it. Nothing fancy. Nothing flowery. The title says it all. Authority is earned. If you want respect from peers, clients, friends, the industry, family, spouse, then earn it. If you haven’t received the authority you feel you’ve earned in a business, job, relationship, etc then you have 2 choices. Do what it takes to […]
A life lesson at the check-out stand.
This past week, I was in charge of the house. Kia was in Las Vegas for a fashion buying trip (for spa Connects). Beale and I went to the local grocery store Monday afternoon. Going to the grocery store is a regular part of my life.When it comes time to check out, I have certain […]
