“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill What Could Go Wrong? That’s usually the question we ask when we’re staring into a new year, a new opportunity, or a new decision. What could go wrong?What if it doesn’t work?What if we fail at it?What if … Read more
“Your life does not get better by chance. It gets better by change.” – Jim Rohn It’s December. There’s something about this month that feels different. It forces a slowdown. The calendar gets quieter… but your thoughts get louder. Your pace eases up… but your perspective sharpens. And if you don’t rush past it, December can … Read more
“Playing it safe is the most dangerous thing you can do.” – Jocko Willink There’s a comfort that comes with playing it safe. It feels controlled. Predictable. Manageable. But that same comfort is the very thing that keeps so many people from ever discovering what they’re truly capable of. This weekend at the Lawntrepreneur Academy Live … Read more
“Discipline equals freedom. Push through the discomfort, and growth becomes your reward.” – Jocko Willink At this year’s Harvest of Knowledge conference, this lesson hit harder than any motivational quote: your level of success is directly tied to your ability to endure and process pain. Not just physical pain. Not just the grind. But the … Read more
“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin How many times have you heard someone say, “There just aren’t enough hours in the day”? I’ve said it myself plenty of times. But here’s the truth: we all get the same 24 hours. The difference between those who stay stuck and those who grow isn’t … Read more
“The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. I’ve come to realize something powerful over the years in business, leadership, and life: Nobody knows what they truly want – until you show it to them. We’d like to think people walk around with … Read more
The 4th of July is not only about celebrating freedom, but it’s also a time to honor the responsibility that comes with it. As leaders, we all have something that drives us, something bigger than ourselves. The best leaders are fueled by a “why” that motivates them beyond just personal ambition. The larger that “why” … Read more
“What you don’t measure, you can’t improve.” – Dan Martell Let me paint a picture. It’s Sunday afternoon. You’re watching the Detroit Lions. The game’s going strong – but something feels… well, off. Just a bunch of dudes hitting each other, running plays, and everyone hoping it all means something. Most likely, you’d probably not … Read more
I learned that by celebrating the wins – big or small – I was able to break free from the negative thoughts that had been holding me back. This change in mindset became contagious within the company. The team started seeing the good too, and they took on a more positive, proactive approach to their … Read more
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle The second Friday of the new year, the day where all the “New Year, New Me” hype starts to unravel. The gyms empty out – Leadership books start to collect dust. The fire to chase your goals flickers … Read more