How to Be a Self-Determinist
I've been a self-determinist since I was about eight years old. My dad told me that I could do anything I set my mind to and I took him for his word.
The More Competition, The Easier it Gets
Most people are scared of competition. They see the world's population exploding at over 6 1/2 billion people and think that they will never have a chance. Every year, the competition's getting stiffer. More and more investors are battling over real estate, more and more bloggers are battling over cyberspace, and more and more film-makers [...]
Dont Tell Me What You’re Gonna Do
I used to bartend with this guy who seemed to have big aspirations. To protect the, er.. innocent, let's call him "Jason." He always talked about what he was 'gonna' do. "This summer I'm gonna go live in New Zealand." "Cool," I said. "Yeah, I've done all the research and it's gonna be great. I [...]
Free Day Planner and Time Management System
(a newer version of this planner is available here) I'm pleased to announce the release of a free, downloadable day planner and time management system from Genius Types (a $30 value). I have been developing this design since 1996 and this is the first time it will be available to the public for free. I [...]
Leadership Lessons From a First-Time Movie Producer
I just returned from the South by Soutwest Music, Film, and Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas where I spent the week as a producer for a movie that followed the festival. Allthough I have worked in many facets of film production before, this was the first time that I actually got a producer credit. I've [...]
Five Devices I Can’t Live Without
My life has become so centered around devices, I don't know what I'd do if I lost them. Here are my top 5 favorite devices: Slim Storage This 40 gig external hard drive by CompuCable is a life-saver. It doesn't require external power, so it easily moves from computer to computer, and it's only about [...]
Why Most People Fail
Several years ago, I attended a wealth expo at the Learning Annex in New York City. I was so excited to go, like a kid on a sleepless Christmas Eve. The amount of talent assembled was incredible. Over several days, I absorbed wisdom straight from the mouths of gurus like Robert Kiyosaki, Donald Trump, Rudy [...]
A Roadmap from Debt to Living your Passion
When you're up to your eyeballs in debt, and stuck in a job you hate just to pay the bills, living your passion can seem like something that will never happen.
Whatever You do, Don’t Panic!
My grandpa loves to take his grandchildren fishing. Some of my greatest memories are on the boat with him. As a kid I tended to get myself into some sticky situations; my line and lure [...]
The Cost of “Runnin’ on Empty”
Are you the kind of person who waits until the needle on your gas gauge is below “E” to fill up the tank? Have you ever pushed it so far you ran out [...]