Author: Chet

These are the defining attributes of PA (productive action).  Trying to be more vocal on the field aint it.  Trying to lose weight? Nope. That aint it.  7 lbs lighter in four weeks? Good start. Break it down. Down two pounds this week. Down another two next week. Down two more the week after and … Continue reading Specific, concrete, and actionable…

George Washington was a stud leader way back in the day. His finest moment, however, is rarely studied. The continental army was due wages. Been going on for years. The leaders said no bueno. Enough. Organized a mutiny. One of GW's trusted leaders let him in on the insurrection. So, GW showed up and gave … Continue reading By George, he got it…

Want to stick to your disciplines, whatever they are? Set up bright boundaries your mind cannot miss. "Nothing to eat after 8pm and one cheat meal a week," is a bright boundary. Every Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday the iPad seconds timer app is a bright boundary for me. There's no missing the red screen and the reps in … Continue reading Preparation…

God is constantly teaching us to trust Him. The Israelites, way back in the day, were given daily provision of manna. Every day for a freakin' long, wandering time, manna fell from heaven. Only enough for one day, however. The point? Trust the provider; the provision, not so much. What/who/why is at the top of … Continue reading Trust the provider…

An old client fired me last year. Didn't see it coming. Turned out the timing was kind of perfect. Had two potential clients in discovery at the time. Was going to pass them to other Builders. The firing created enough margin to take both on as long as they could practice in former clients time … Continue reading Another door…

My favorite team practice, by far, is playing with nine golfers, two coaches, and one birdie. These twelve make one helluva team. Why are they my favorite? Simple. They are doing the work. Not just a few. ALL of them. Their ranking is not reflective of their greatness. Results are always a lagging indicator. Preparation. … Continue reading Outcomes will come…

I.E.D. (Improvised explosive device) are nasty. JimmyTHEgant told us many a story about the power and problem of I.E.D.'s back in his time of combat. The enemy always buried them strategically. You never ran into 'em unless you were on the right track.  Your self limiting beliefs are your own, personal type of I.E.D., my … Continue reading I.E.D.’s…

Been another bittersweet week for this man. Most are. Remember, the grass is always greener where you water it. Water the sweet. Swallow the bitter. For me, weeks like this are a great reminder of my most sacred and never fully comprehended sense of identity. I believe we are all children of a loving God. … Continue reading Whose > who…