If you study financial success books on investments, you will likely come across the terminology “OPM.” It stands for other people’s money. The idea is to start with nothing, but use other people’s money to become fabulously wealthy. Widely used in the real estate world, this concept of financial leverage and OPM is often hyped […]
Category: Personal Development
Audience: Know Thy Speaker! 7 Tips for the Audience
As a frequent keynote speaker and lifelong student of communication, I often hear the advice, “Know your audience.” It’s a speaker’s starting point. You need to know who you are talking to, why they are attending, and what their goals are. Knowing your audience is crucial. On the other hand, I’ve never heard advice for […]
What’s Your Skin Type?
Most of the time, you will see leadership advice admonishing younger managers to be thick skinned. Ditto for advice to new authors, songwriters or anyone in the public arena. The mantra never changes: Have a thick skin. Any leader will tell you that you cannot be too sensitive. There are always critics. No matter what […]
Why the Little Things Matter
Not too long ago, a major power outage affected millions of people in Arizona, California and Mexico. Two nuclear reactors were temporarily shut down. Traffic backed up for miles all over the area. Cars collided as frustrated drivers navigated without traffic signals. Airports were shut down, stranding passengers. Happening on an incredibly hot, triple-digit-temperature September […]
Notes on Creativity and Success from Diana Gabaldon
Diana Gabaldon, a NYT best-selling author, shares her tips for success. If you seek success as a writer, or want to unlock your creativity, see this interview.
