I like to write. I carry a notebook with me 95% of the time. This notebook provides a safeguard of sorts. When I’m reading and come across a brilliant idea I write it down. When I’m talking to someone about an idea and I read I have my notebook handy to recall more accurately. I stumbled…

Time is money. You’ve probably heard this phrase a million times. But here’s a legitimate question, why don’t we literally treat our time like money? Now, of course, there are people who treat both their time and money the same, with disregard. That’s not my point. My point is that like money time needs to…

There was a man on the streets of Hollywood Blvd. He occupied the same piece of pavement as he had for the past 12 years. A simple table displayed his supplies and an eye-catching sign that read ‘portraits represent the soul’. As passer-biers inquired about his price most were shocked, $95 dollars for a 15-minute portrait!? This was…

People romanticize passion. The modern mindset is one that argues if you aren’t passionate about it then why are you doing it? Suddenly passion becomes a requirement. Take a job opportunity? Well, are you passionate about it? Take a risk? Well, are you passionate about it? Not being passionate about something isn’t a good enough…

There is no set recipe for success, but there are similar ingredients in every success story. Along my journey, I’ve identified 5 skills that have greatly impacted my success. Adjust measurements according to your need. I’ve found that learning to value people provides more benefit than any other skill. You can show that you value…