Business Is Pushups

We’re all looking for the next big thing, the idea or invention that will propel us to success. It’s taken me a decade, but I think I finally get it. Here’s the secret: There is no “one thing.” It doesn’t exist, and it never will....

230 Marbles

I remembered this parable yesterday and wanted to share it with you. The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it’s the unbounded joy of not having to be at work....

More Ways to Get a Raise

Yesterday, I shared a formula for getting a raise – and continuing to get them. (By the way, this works for employees, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.) The very first step is to consistently add value, and that almost certainly requires that you keep learning....

How to Get a Raise

I’ve been asked about this topic a few times in recent weeks, so here’s my take on how to ask for a raise (and how to build a cycle for continued increases). The formula is the same whether you’re an employee, freelancer, or business owner with...