The importance of FOCUS  There’s one thing I LOVE about this image... It’s not the fact that this mountain goat is about to make a massive leap, that if done wrong, could alter the rest of his life… It’s not the fact that he even had enough faith to do so! What I do...

Are you in a rut or a groove?  The first time I saw this TV commercial, it cracked me up (and still does). Our man, Tom, is so far into his rut he doesn't even notice it. How long has he been there? We don't know. But clearly long enough to have gotten so used to...

The 3 BIG REASONS YOU'RE NOT FEELING "FULLY ALIVE"  When you boil it all down, one of the most common conversations I have with men is that they don't feel "fully alive". Their life might look great from the outside -- a good job, great income, beautiful family -- but...

The five stages of rock bottom I talk to men every day, who say they're in a rut. They've lost their confidence through a series of bad bosses, job losses, bad circumstances or a broken relationship. Their career has been in neutral for years. Or, to the outside world...

When the going gets tough, where do you get going? It’s no surprise that a common theme amongst best-selling books today is ‘Leadership in Tough Times'. It’s a critical topic and one that applies to the business world as much as it does to your personal life. How do...

The 4 Killers of Consistent Action Isn't it true, It used to be hard to find out HOW to do something (e.g. lose 20lbs, find your dream job, grow your net worth) but in this day and age, information is easier to find than any time in our history. Today, learning the...

7 signs of self-sabotage Do you secretly wonder if you’re sabotaging your success? Are you frustrated at your inability to get out of your own way or figure out how to change? It's something I hear from achievement-oriented men every week who know they have so much...

Your comfort zone is killing you A few years ago a mentor of mine made a simple statement that stuck in my side like a thorny cactus that's always been there but I just didn't see it. He said, "the costliest words you’ll ever utter are the excuses you use to...

Why you're lacking clarity...and how to get it back  Over the past few years, I’ve had the privilege and honor to deliver training workshops, keynote talks and coach individuals from over 60 countries and 5 continents. While everyone has their own challenges and...

The #1 thing holding most men back  Want to know the number one thing that holds most men back from getting unstuck and experiencing the results they dream of in their career... and life? It's not a lack of opportunities or having the right network. It's not 'being...

Are you a Warning or an Example? It’s been said that there are two ways to live: one as a warning to other people on what not to do, or one as an example of how to live and create a life worth living. I’d suggest it’s a good practice to review your ‘current life’ at...

The future of your career: In the "winner's circle"...or a dead horse? Have you ever noticed that some philosophies from the past seem even more relevant and true today? A while ago I came across a simple and brilliant article on The Tribal Wisdom of the Dakota...

The greatest regret you may ever have A little while ago I came across a piece of research on octogenarians – people who have reached their 80’s. The one question that stood out for me provided a simple but profound insight into how I should approach my life now, to...

Why you don't know what you want [the REAL Reason] The other day I was speaking to a man -- I'll call him Mark -- who knew he needed to make some changes: He felt trapped in a job that wasn't fulfilling and had no opportunity for growth. At nearly 50 years old he was...

The 5 REAL reasons you haven't got your mojo back yet I speak to guys all the time who tell me they're in a rut. They've been in a rut for a while now - years, sometimes decades.  But when push comes to shove and it's time to make a change, I see the same five things...

3 expensive habits that are costing you your success Whether you have your own business, work as an independent consultant, or in an organization, I see the same 3 'traps' seduce nearly every professional man I work with.  Traps are like habits. We see it every day. ...

Is shame getting in your way? Here's the thing about shame... It can sneak up on us when we least expect it. At our most vulnerable moments in life. And shame is often one of the biggest barriers to getting out of a rut. It holds us back in two major ways:  ...

6 reasons why you lack motivation One of the most common symptoms of losing your mojo is a lack of motivation. I don't mean a short-term "pump up". I mean deep, consistent, pervasive motivation to step up and strive for career goals and life dreams that matter to you....

How to avoid a mid-life crisis We've all heard the term mid-life crisis. Some men use the term 'existential crisis' to make it sound less cliché. You know the stereotypes: expensive sports car, hairpiece or hair transplants, affair with an attractive and...

5 reasons you're not fulfilled at work It's one of the defining characteristics of a man in a rut: he is not fulfilled at work. Regardless of how long you've been in the job, how much tenure at the company, how good you are at it, or how you got into the industry in...

How to put an end to procrastination There is no beating around the bush on this one... How many hours, days, weeks have you lost in the last year due to procrastination? How much further ahead could you be if you did *just* 20-30% of the things you're putting off,...