It’s interesting how often you think you’re the only one with a problem only to find out that you’re not alone and, in fact, might be quite normal. A dear friend and I were talking the other day and he mentioned his 5am nightly(?) wake-up in a state of panic. He, like so many of my friends, is self-employed and he never knows exactly what he’s going to bill in the future. He does, however, have a pretty good idea about what he needs to bring in so he doesn’t lose his house, health care, and a meal or two every day. Usually he spends a few minutes tossing and turning and gets back to sleep but not always. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2010
Staying On Task
There’s an eagle that lives in our yard. Every day, I see this bird sitting on a branch surveying our yard and the ones neighboring us. He’s not in the nest – that’s up higher in another tree. He’s sitting quite still just waiting. Nothing moves his from his task – the wind doesn’t distract him, rain doesn’t seem to deter him. He’s focused on one thing – his next meal. Compare that with your day. Continue reading
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The ACC
Maybe you read the headline and thought this piece is about a college conference. Nope – it’s actually about NASCAR. The weather didn’t cooperate this weekend in Texas and so NASCAR is running their top two series’ races today. You might know I’m a big fan of Sprint Cup racing and was watching yesterday afternoon during the rain delay because they hadn’t yet officially postponed the race. One interview Fox Sports conducted was with Carl Edwards who give what I thought was a pretty good business lesson. Continue reading
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Consult Keith 