On March 15th, 2014, I ambled outside for my final shift as a sign-spinner.On the southeast corner of Wadsworth and Mississippi, in Lakewood, Colorado, I listened to some music… a bit of an audiobook… and finally pulled down my headphones so I could take in the din of traffic.I teared up, …
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My Sleep Rampage Gets Ugly
I am on a sleep rampage.Yesterday, I made the decision to defend my sleep with the ferocity of a mother grizzly protecting her cubs.This has been percolating for some time.Years ago, when I loaded trucks for a living, I discovered a good night’s sleep could make the difference between a …
Use This Magic 10-Word Phrase When Introducing Yourself at a Business Meeting
You’re sitting at a networking event, waiting for your turn as people introduces themselves one by one.“Hey everyone, I’m…” someone begins.They describe who they are and what they do. You catch bits and pieces. Most of it you barely remember, because you’re too busy wondering what to do when …
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I Wrote This For You
The night before writing this, I shared this story with a fellow Denver entrepreneur. He said it sparked something in him, and asked I write about it.So now I share with you…Nine years ago, I sold a DVD course on how to get in shape with a certain kind of yoga.As the business took off, I …
Getting My Promotion – Origin Story Part 17
“Where is he?! I called him so early… now it’s too late to get a taxi… too late to get a ride… and I’m stuck.”I paced back and forth on the street corner, glaring at the traffic, demanding for my car to show up.The night before, I emailed the company’s owner and said my car would be repaired …