While perfection is an admirable goal for our personal and business pursuits, it’s oftentimes not practical, not attainable, and certainly not profitable.

Plenty of folks are searching for the elusive secret to success.  They’ll never find it because there’s no such thing.

In August, a California jury awarded a man $289 million in a lawsuit against Monsanto, now part of Bayer, deciding Monsanto’s glyphosate likely contributed to his cancer.  

For most of us, the line of demarcation between personal and professional gets fuzzy.  This is especially true for those of us who pilot our own enterprise.

For 24 years I’ve earned a living speaking at corporate meetings.  I remind myself constantly:  Without a paying audience, there’s no need for me!  

In a study conducted by a financial organization, a vast majority of people stated they’d save and invest more money if their earnings increased by $5,000. 

As an exercise in self improvement, look at your own industry for parallels.  Technology will quickly supplant traditional real estate agents as home transactions move online.  Will your industry be next?

If you’re a realtor, please don’t get mad.  This is a business lesson, not a personal attack.  I have several friends and a sister who are real estate agents.  Believe me, I want you to be successful.  To do so, you’re gonna have to change.  Fast!  

“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been.”  Mr. Gretzky’s quote is motivational and understandable.  Go to where the puck is heading, or you’ll be too late and miss your opportunity.