20 Reasons to Hire a Veteran

Military veterans are tremendously valuable in today's workplace. Here are 20 reasons why hiring a veteran might be one of the best investments you can make in your business: Veterans are trained in ways you cannot possibly train in the private sector. They are disciplined. They are reliable. They show up on time. They respect the "uniform of … Continue reading 20 Reasons to Hire a Veteran

James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

You-Stress

Studies have shown that there are both positive and negative types of stress. Negative stress is the type we all think about when we hear the word "stress." It can lead to burn-out, weight-gain, sleep disruption, depression, and so on. Positive stress is called eustress, defined as moderate or normal psychological stress interpreted as being beneficial … Continue reading You-Stress

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Balance in the Level 1 Life, Defined

bal·ance noun 1. an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady. 2. a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. Remember with this concept: "Correct proportions." In his book, "The One Thing", prolific author Gary Keller proposes that a balanced life is a myth, that there … Continue reading Balance in the Level 1 Life, Defined

The King of Swings

Check out Tim Ferriss's writeup on one of his (and ours) favorite exercises: The Kettlebell Swing http://fourhourworkweek.com/2011/01/08/kettlebell-swing/ The Kettlebell Swing is a dynamic, explosive (but controlled) movement that hits most systems associated with muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular growth. The barrier-to-entry in swinging is low (all you need is a kettlebell), and it can be used … Continue reading The King of Swings

Marketing versus Selling

"Marketing myopia" is a term coined by Harvard Professor Theodore Levitt. It describes the short-sighted practice of companies that view marketing as the goal of selling specific products rather than from the standpoint of fulfilling customers' needs. Selling is often a by-product of a business that values volume over relationships. It is an inside-out approach. … Continue reading Marketing versus Selling

86,000 Seconds

A day is considered to be the amount of time it takes the earth to rotate once around its axis. This rotation takes 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4.1 seconds, which is exactly 86,164.1 seconds long. If you measure the length of a day in solar time, it varies depending on the time of the … Continue reading 86,000 Seconds