Author: Mike Schott

Compounding interest. What comes to mind when you read those two words? My guess is most people think about this as a financial planning and investment term.  But it is so much more. My first client taught me about the power of compounding interest. He was making a major career change to an 100% commission-based … Continue reading Day 101: Burst toward our best…

“Drive right at it.” That is what a good friend of mine recently shared as a focus for his growth as CEO of a team that he has transformed from 1 to well over 300 souls. Drive at what you may ask? I asked him how he builds and maintains culture as the team grows … Continue reading Day 92: Jackie and Branch…

There is so much inspiration and perspective in day 73 that finding a single melody line is quite challenging, but I found one that stood out above the rest: trust in life during good times and bad, as it will transform you into the human you are meant to become. We have all experienced some … Continue reading Day 73: Fear and Gratitude…

This is a dark day in world history and is a reminder of a key lesson I have learned as a builder. Leading anything is a lonely and hard journey. “It’s lonely on top” is a cliche for a reason. I’ve been blessed to lead a few in my life.  To be able to do … Continue reading Day 54: Producer led…

I heard something very powerful from a fellow builder this morning. During a recent practice with a team rinsing their identities, here is what a strong young woman shared with her team: "I have a new one from my last rinse: ‘I am the woman my high school self would have been in awe of.’"   … Continue reading Day 42: Be like Mike…

I recently experienced an identity crisis I have yet to even share with the Band. I felt like I was a faux builder and didn’t belong with this elite crew of builders. Why? The reasons are lengthy but one thought at the root of it is related to this concept of becoming the best distinct … Continue reading Day 32: Weird wins…

Petey passed me the ball and I knew I had to take the shot today because this one was going to hurt to write. You are not enough You do not deserve this You are not loved I hate myself Those are a just a few of the attacks on my name that my ego … Continue reading Day 26: Protect your name…

Belong and become. Understanding this is one of the most important foundational concepts in the BTL journey. And the exploration and application of the 1,000 nuances of this concept is as deep and profound as the roots of a grove of aspen trees. I want to look at this from a slightly different angle today. … Continue reading Day 9: Belong and become…