Relationshopping
“Relationshopping” refers to the online shopping cart approach to dating, seeking love with the same mindset you shop for a car or new laptop: assessing…
The Downside of the Pursuit of Perfect Safety
Safety is a wonderful thing. I want to be safe, I want my family and loved ones to be safe. Heck, I’d love for the…
Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got
Too often we focus on our lacks, our weaknesses, on barriers that are in our way and thus flirt with creating a victim identity. If…
You Don’t Want to Hear This
You can do more, accomplish more. No matter how busy you are, there is always a way. A way to become better at doing what…
It’s a Daily Challenge for Me
“Daily challenge for me….much needed : ) Thanks!” was the response of a reader to the “I Can’t Have That” v. “I Don’t Want That”…
The Demon Within
Simona Halep, #1 ranked in women’s tennis, flamed out in the 1st round of the 2018 US Open in Flushing Meadows, losing in straight sets.…
What is Your VUCA Tolerance Score?
VUCA stands for “Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity”. The term was introduced by the U.S. Army War College in the early 1990’s to refer to…
“I Can’t Have That” v. “I Don’t Want That”
How we choose to see the world powerfully impacts our responses. The way we interpret events, the worldviews we select as our own, all come…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 7
Hello Mr. Collier, I hope life is going excellent for you! When you get some time, could you please answer the below questions? Thank you!…
4 Ways You Hold Yourself Back
1. Self-doubt. We tend to judge ourselves by our rough-hewn insides and others by their polished exteriors. You are greater than you know; you have…
5 Books to Change Your Life
What 5 books would you say have changed your life the most? 1. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” – Dale Carnegie (in early…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 6
Good evening Mr. Collier, I hope life is treating you well. When you get a moment could you please answer the below question? Thank you…
3 Questions, One Intent, 3 Answers
…the question you ask often impacts the answer you get 1. “What problems does it have?” 2. “It doesn’t have any problems, does it?” 3.…
Three Things That Stand Between You and Greatness
1. Unfocused Desire The #1 reason people do not become their best self/do not live their greatest life is a Lack of Desire or more…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 5
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Slow Down to Go Faster
Folks, I’m the original “Fire in the Belly, Burning Sense of Urgency” guy. I’m a hyper-active entrepreneur who likes to hit the ground running and…
The 2nd Question
After meeting a new person, after saying, “Hello, how are you?” what is the 2nd question? In America, it is generally some version of “What…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 4
Good evening Mr. Collier, I hope life is treating you well. When you get a moment could you please answer the below question? Thank you…
Doing it Scared
Doing it scared means doing it before you are fully ready because we are rarely, if ever, fully ready. Doing it scared means pushing your…
Unfulfilled Expectations: Landmines or Clues?
We spend most of our lives in Plan B; life is full of surprises, good and bad. As the saying goes, life turns out best…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 3
Good evening Mr. Collier, I hope life is treating you well. When you get a moment could you please answer the below question? Thank you…
The False Dichotomy: Micromanagement v. Delegation
Could it be that micromanagement is an overused term? A misnomer for a multitude of other management/communication issues? True micromanagement is explicitly giving a certain…
My Advice to a New Parent
NSC, First time parent with twins on the way. I know you’re busy, so feel free to ignore this as I will eventually learn and…
Entrepreneur’s Blog: Part 2
Good evening Mr. Collier, I hope life is treating you well. When you get a moment could you please answer the below question? Thank you…
Seven Ways to Sabotage Yourself
Sometimes looking at opposites brings things into greater clarity… Be Reactive: Give away your personal power; hold others responsible for your emotions and reactions. See…
Half Truths, Myths, and Magical Thinking
I ran across a statement the other day that gave me pause for I truly thought that, stand alone, it was a dangerous concept: “Hire…