I’ve been a long-time fan of Dan Miller of 48 Days. He’s probably in the top 5 of people who have positively influenced my life the most, maybe top 3. Needless to say, I was excited when his most recent book, co-authored with his…
A vital thing to remember here at the outset of another year is the importance of taking action. Many people make resolutions and set lofty goals at the beginning of the year, but most neglect to take the action needed to see those goals completed.…
One year ago yesterday marked the last day at my job. I was quitting for the adventure of starting my own business. I had a dream and a plan, now I just had to do it! As Claudia and I look back over this…
Picture yourself sitting with a hot cup of chai from your favorite coffee place in town. You stir the chai and smell the delicious spices. You watch the hot steam rising, swirling. Just as you would stir your cup of chai, we also need to stir…
Has the busyness of the season gotten you in a funk? I know it has with me. I have not been doing a very good job of keeping things in perspective and maintaining a healthy, positive attitude. Definition of funk: feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or depressed; having a negative…
Now is the time of year you want to be looking ahead and setting your goals. What do you want 2013 to look like? If done right, this process can be the most exciting time. It’s a time where you step back for a…
When thinking of doing something more creative and entrepreneurial for income, one way to get an idea off the ground quickly is simply picking the lowest hanging fruit. Your lowest hanging fruit is something you can quickly generate income from. It’s a problem that’s easy for…
Recently, Claudia and I had a decision to make. It wasn’t super important, but important enough. We dragged our feet and took far too long to make our decision. We were wishy-washy and indecisive. The good news is, we DID make a decision. The bad news is,…
I can point back to a couple major things which have changed my life. One of these was taking the 48 Days DISC Personality Profile. When I took the profile along with my wife, Claudia, things suddenly clicked. I not only understood myself better,…
Well, it’s official. Today marks the one year anniversary of rise365! This past year has been a blast and so much more than Claudia and I had ever expected. We want to give a big shoot out to you, our reader, for joining us here on…
