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Jul 31
Work
Learning to communicate effectively in life and the workplace is a critical skill. It’s something I’ve taken seriously and have been working on consistently for the past several years...
Jul 21
Life
I want to take you back to early 2009. I was living in Barrie, Ontario, working at a hardware store. I was taking a gap year after high school to determine the answer to the big question - “What do you want to do?”...
Jul 17
Productivity
In today's fast-paced world, efficiency and productivity are key factors for success in both personal and professional spheres. However, several common obstacles can hinder our ability to perform at our best. In this post, we will...
Jun 30
Success is a goal that many individuals aspire to achieve. However, the path to success is not always straightforward. It requires hard work, perseverance, and the adoption of certain key principles. For the previous 20 years, I’ve been...
Jun 22
Time management is a crucial skill that can significantly impact productivity and success. With the countless daily tasks and responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and struggle to accomplish...
Jun 21
Many are caught in the relentless pursuit of career success and financial stability in today's fast-paced and competitive world. I’ll admit it; I’m guilty of working insane hours for weeks and months on end…While hard work and ambition...
Jun 19
Life is a precious gift, yet it's easy to get caught up in the routines and responsibilities that can make us forget how fragile and temporary our time on this planet truly is. We often delay our dreams and aspirations, thinking there...
Jun 5
In recent years, the trend of working remotely has gained significant popularity. With the advancements in technology and the changing work dynamics, more and more people are opting to work from the comfort of their homes. While the idea...
I’m sure you’ve seen the glamorous lives of online entrepreneurs, from the beaches, cars, vacation homes, and endless drinks. It seems so luxurious, easy, and fun. But is it? Entrepreneurship offers both pros and cons, like anything else...
May 29
If you’ve followed me for any time, you’ll know that I love everything productivity. Being efficient makes sense to me. I mean, why would anyone want to waste their most valuable asset? Time. When I think or hear multitasking...
May 22
I was recently on a training course, and one of the participants said something that stuck with me “Do things before you’re ready.” I thought about this, and it couldn’t be more true. Today I want to focus on the importance of doing...
May 8
I remember the pain so well after losing a job. The disbelief, discomfort, and sense of failure set in. I felt anxious, worried, stressed, and fearful of the unknowns ahead. I’ve lost my job 8 times in a row… Being laid off and even...
May 6
Let’s face it, we all are hungry for progression and doing. Even if you don’t “feel like it,” it feels good to get things done and see things through. Especially at work. Making the most of your workday can give you a feeling of purpose...
May 1
Life moves fast, and you might miss it if you don’t take a minute to look around. I feel like the older I get, the faster things move. Maybe your experience is similar.Learning some fundamentals early on is undoubtedly one of the keys...
Apr 24
Wow! This is all I can say after a week of attending the TED conference here in Vancouver, Canada. Wow. 5 long days and $14,000 later. Yes, it comes with that price tag. $10,000 USD, but once you add in the poor CAD conversion here...
Apr 6
Times are changing, or they have changed. What worked for your parent's generation likely doesn’t work now. What we thought of as work has changed in the last 3 years...
Apr 5
Do you ever find yourself struggling to get everything done? I don’t know about you, but my to-do list seems like a million items long… Being overwhelmed is the norm in this busy world we currently live in. Causing stress, pressure...
Apr 3
Life’s hard, and only the strong survive. Have you heard someone say this before? Do you believe it? Life is hard. I get it… From the endless distractions, decisions, stress, and anxiety that limits not only what you do but how you do...