PinnedWhat ‘The Voice’ Audition Taught Me About Career ChoicesChoosing Yourself in a World of Gatekeepers I did something I swore I’d never do. I auditioned for “The Voice.” Why I swore I wouldn’t is a story for another day. But boy, am I glad I did because it taught me a big lesson about career choices. And I…Gen X3 min readGen X3 min read
PinnedYour Future, Theodore Roosevelt And A Little MaidenWhy you should NEVER be afraid to explore your curiosities and try new things. No matter where you are in life, you should NEVER be afraid to explore your curiosities and try new things. Because of a few reasons… You never know where they might lead. It’s a much more exciting way to live. You always have a good story to tell. So, in…Future Of Work4 min readFuture Of Work4 min read
PinnedWhy Your Individuality Is Your OpportunitySee how mixing business and pleasure like Sammy Hagar does is your ticket to more opportunities. Many business and career guidance gurus preach about keeping business and pleasure separate. Today, I will show you why that is bad advice, especially if you want to remain open to opportunities and be more future-proof. Luck Surface Area Earlier this week, I was reading about the concept of Luck Surface Area in…Opportunity4 min readOpportunity4 min read
Sep 19What Nobody Tells GenXers About Retirement PlanningTen years ago, I changed careers, and something unexpected happened. I didn’t know it then, but I stumbled into a new offensive-minded retirement strategy. All we’ve ever been told is to save and invest, save and invest, rinse and repeat. That’s all fine and good BUT… What about earning? Why…Career Change2 min readCareer Change2 min read
Sep 14From Overlooked and Undervalued To Future-Proof CareerHow to future-proof your career and get paid what you’re worth. — This is where it all started — my red pill moment. I started realizing how much value I was creating for the company I was working for. This realization would help me become more future-proof and have more control over getting paid what I’m worth. I was a draftsman working…Retirement Planning3 min readRetirement Planning3 min read
Jul 6What Everybody Gets Wrong About The 4-Hour Work WeekPublished in 2007 and this book is still misunderstood today. Every time I recommend this book to people, I get one of two reactions. 1. “That’s obviously fiction because a 4HWW is impossible.” Nope! Today there are thousands (maybe hundreds of thousands) of examples that it is indeed possible. 2…Retirement2 min readRetirement2 min read
Mar 21Top Skills You Need To Avoid Being Replaced By AI And RobotsThe idea of AI and robots replacing us is no longer science fiction. They are getting smarter and faster right now. There is ZERO time to waste if you want to stay ahead of the game because people are getting replaced. Like these occupations that most people thoughts were safe…Future Of Work4 min readFuture Of Work4 min read
Feb 21What 19 Job Changes Teaches You About Being OptimisticSo, how do you go from excuse-making, self-doubting, pity party loser to a card-carrying, bullet-proof optimist? You are about to find out. If you need motivation, are stuck in a job you don’t like, or just like watching train wrecks. Keep reading because this will help. First, a little background. …Work5 min readWork5 min read
Mar 14, 2016The Lazy Way To Sell Your Music OnlineHere’s the good news: These days if you want to sell your music online it is pretty damn easy. You find a nice music distribution service, upload your songs and BAM… you are worldwide. Your music is blasted out all over the world in less than an hour. Here’s the real bummer. This is…Marketing3 min readMarketing3 min read
Jan 22, 2016Understatement Of The DecadeReferring to Glenn Frey, Bob Lefsetz said in his column “He lived the American Dream.” Ya think? The Eagles are a huge reason why I started listening to music outside of the hard rock/metal genre when I was in my late teens. I wore out a few cassettes (remember those?)…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read