Monday Motivation: 11.6.23

“Be a little selfish and do something for yourself every day, something different once a month and something spectacular every year.” This was advice in an article I read to younger person from 60 year old Nancy. It’s free wisdom for us all. Take a moment and do something

A One Word Shift That Transformed My Confidence

Growing up, I was often regarded as a promising young man. Many believed in my potential, yet for a long time, I struggled to believe in myself. Later in life, I recognized that a subtle change in language had profoundly affected my confidence during my formative years. Let me transport

Conquering the Inner Obstacle to Achieving Greatness

In order to achieve greatness, all you need to do is outlast your doubt. Greatness begins with a thought, idea, or vision of what might be. Often, this imagined future is grander and different from what you've experienced so far. It's entirely natural for doubt to

Monday Motivation: 10.23.23

"I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry-rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permananet planet. The proper

Monday Motivation: 10.2.23

It's the 4th quarter. That means it's time to kick it into overdrive for the final push before a new year begins. You had a vision, set goals, and created a plan for how you wanted 2023 to go. Now it's time to get

Monday Motivation: 9.25.23 - The Dear [Duane], Card

What messages do you need to say to yourself more? Words are powerful. They help us visualize the life we want and shape the stories we tell ourselves, which have a unique way of becoming real. To embed these messages in my psyche, I created a "Dear Duane,"

Monday Motivation: 9.18.23

"True hell is when the person you are meets the person you could've have been." - Chris Williams via Diary of a CEO podcast Start small on your transformation and commit to it long term. You'll be amazed at who you'll become

Monday Motivation: 9.4.23

“Most important, we have an opportunity—a responsibility—to make magic in a world that desperately needs more of it.” - Will Guidara, Unreasonable Hospitality

Friday's Too Good Not to Share: 8.25.23

Sharing is caring. Here are some things I ran across that I thought you might like. Like what you’re getting from this newsletter Framed Perspective? Pass it along to a friend! 🧮 Share Framed Perspective How one company owns color Were you ever curious how PANTONE came to own and

Monday Motivation: 8.21.23

Fall down 9 times, get up 10. Hop back on the horse. Keep pushing.