Is your definition of success generating failure? Success is a deceptive word. On one hand, there is the exhilaration of working at something – especially something that is extremely hard – and achieving success as the final outcome. On the other hand, there is the moment that comes afterward. One month later. One year later.Continue reading “September 29, 2022”
Category Archives: Stress
August 17, 2022
Information is control. Or so the myth says… A couple of months ago, I received a “positive” test result for cancer. I was referred by my doctor to a specialist who would need to do further tests and offer a proper diagnosis. “Don’t be worried,” I was told. “This could be nothing.” Now, after goingContinue reading “August 17, 2022”
July 13, 2022
What trauma teaches us about stress… Sorry for the silence. I’ve been traveling like crazy (which incudes literally going around the world for business) and… I’ve also been doing some work on myself. Maybe it was subconsciously inspired by the concept of vulnerabilities that I explored in my last post, but I found myself diggingContinue reading “July 13, 2022”
April 26, 2022
Aren’t you afraid of the risk? I bought a car this past weekend. A brand new one. And the experience was almost perfect. Except for one thing. And I knew it was coming… the high pressure sales attempt at the end when the Finance Manager (aka the final sales person) pushes to sell a host of extraContinue reading “April 26, 2022”
How to Deal with STRESSED OUT Customers
Next week, I am stoked to be joining my friends Jim Keenan (@keenan) and Anthony Iannarino (@iannarino) for a “jolt of Sales 411.” Our topic is going to be people who drive us nuts how to deal with a pain in the a$$ prospect/customer. Knowing these guys the way that I do, it’s going to beContinue reading “How to Deal with STRESSED OUT Customers”
The Three Biggest Causes of Stress… and Why You Are Addicted to Them
Well, it’s that time of year again. The business year is winding down. The holiday season is ramping up. And with just those two dynamics, the potential for stress is about to spike (if it’s not spiking already). God only knows what else could be contributing to the complexity, but – for me – it’sContinue reading “The Three Biggest Causes of Stress… and Why You Are Addicted to Them”
Think You’ve Got Stress?
I have a confession that you probably already know: I’m a horribly inconsistent blogger. But, hopefully, you find my content good enough that when stuff comes out, it’s worth your time to read. Which I’m hoping this post will be equally regarded – but know that I am starting with some heavy words. My wifeContinue reading “Think You’ve Got Stress?”