two types of marketing pt. 1

Generally, marketing is defined as promoting and selling a product or service. Although there is a lot of diversity in marketing, I want to focus on two very specific types of marketing and the mindsets behind them.  One of the most influential books I’ve ever read 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey,…

16 miles

Think back to a time when you were about to face a daunting challenge, head on. Remember the nerves, the built-up anticipation? That’s exactly how I was feeling at 8am this past Sunday.   While most of my friends and family were in their beds or just waking up to eat breakfast I was about…

5 things I learned from Shark Tank

I’m OUT! For those of you who are not familiar with the best reality TV show to ever exist let me introduce you to Shark Tank. The show features 5 investors, also referred to as the sharks, who have already made a name for themselves and are worth millions. The sharks hear business pitch from…

​the last priority

I’m an ambitious person. I have a lot I want to accomplish. I learned from the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey, that in order to be effective you need to put first things first. In short, you need to prioritize. I’ve seen a lot of people prioritize the wrong things,…

beginners guide to social capital

No matter your interests, what sports teams you like, what career you choose or how introverted or extroverted you are, there will always be one common denominator, people. People are the most valuable resource on the planet. Period. Silver and gold will depreciate in value but humans will only increase in value. Therefore, knowing how…