I was having breakfast recently with a friend of mine, and we were talking about jobs, careers, and bouncing back from a layoff. His children, one a recent graduate, had experienced a little job …
Entrepreneurship: It’s All My Dad’s Fault
As we grow older, looking back on the people and events that shaped our lives become a little easier. Connecting the dots and pulling together the narrative is clearer, and we can see how if this had …
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How to Effectively Use Storytelling in your Work and Life
I recently had the honor of presenting on storytelling at Podcamp Nashville, and I'm so grateful to everyone who came out to the event. Speaking is always a good challenge and learning experience for …
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What I Didn’t Believe About Being an Entrepreneur
In August 2013, I began to think of myself as a true entrepreneur. The feeling lasted a couple of weeks. Then began the roller coaster ride of struggle, success, self-doubt, and high-fives. Let me …
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Can Any Job Be Meaningful? Lessons from Slinging Cardboard at UPS
I’m a worker. After ending my contract in the coveted year-round summer camp field (think 500 acres and housing included), I moved to Nashville with my wife and was looking forward to living off …
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The 5 Attacks of the Resistance
As people actively engaged in creative work, we are aware of the force which attempts to distract us at any cost. Steven Pressfield calls this force The Resistance, Seth Godin termed it The Lizard …