These are turbulent, uncertain, scary times. Which makes a sense of optimism even more important than usual. How can you stay optimistic in the face of so much negativity and uncertainty? Here are nine things you can …
Call Me the %&#$ Back
I recently helped my 82-year-old aunt move from Maryland to Texas. Part of that effort included contacting a variety of businesses: the moving company, the title company, utilities, banks, two phone companies, and more. …
32 Benefits of Joining a Mastermind Group
Whether you’re a business owner, CEO, salesperson, or executive, if you want to accelerate your success, one of the best actions you can take is to join a mastermind group. What exactly is a mastermind group? It’s a …
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Now is a Great Time To…
Right now is a terrible time for most businesses. Sales have plummeted, doors are closed, and employees have been laid off by the tens of millions. And yet… There’s always a positive in every negative situation. I …
26 Ways to Keep Your Stress Down and Your Energy Up
In my last post, I discussed the dangerous physical and mental effects of elevated cortisol levels and how laughter can lower them. As awesome as laughter is, though, it’s not the only way to reduce cortisol levels. There …
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Why People Buy Taffy (And what it means for YOUR sales)
In 1885, Joseph Fralinger—a former glassblower and fish merchant—took over a taffy stand in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He bought some books on candy-making and set about learning the business. Before long, he was offering …
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