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Monday, May 08, 2017

Stay Sharp and Work Smarter, Not Harder!

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We all want to work smarter, not harder. So why do we tend to default to working harder?

Often it’s because we don’t take time to sharpen the axe.

I explain this ancient piece of wisdom in this week’s video and blog post, Making Time To Sharpen The Axe.

Do yourself a favor—take a few minutes to watch this video. You may discover that you’ve been chopping with a very dull axe. And you deserve better.

Click here to watch the video for this updated blog post. 

Staying sharp isn’t hard but it will take a deliberate effort. Hope this makes a big difference in your life!

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I am a family man. I love and am deeply committed to my family—to become the best I can be for them. And I'm committed to you and your family. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to help others reach for their full potential and hit the mark for which they were created.

I live to help others become better versions of themselves at home and work—to not only weather life’s challenges and positively impact their world, but to raise their children to do the same. In short, to live better, love more, and leave a legacy.

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