5 Practices for a more productive life
Productive people manage their time well. As a guy who thrives on variety I do a number of different activities in both my personal and professional life. I am also a chronic over sharer so most of you are likely familiar with the myriad of things that I do. If we have not met, here […]
The Most Epic Mortgage Conference Ever!
You know it has been a good conference when you get to wrap it up with a meet and greet with the former Prime Minister of Canada! This was destined to be an epic conference from the outset. I mean when you are working with a venue that some call the eighth wonder of the […]
Would you have coffee with a stranger?
All of my best friends were strangers once. Today I received an email newsletter from my friend Drew Dudley. Drew is a leadership expert and always has great insights to share. He talked about the need to “Be gutsy” and encouraged his readers to ask the question “What did I try today that might not […]
11 Tech Tools That Don’t Suck!
When it comes to technology the question often becomes how much is too much? When does technology stop making you more efficient and start becoming a time suck? How do I find technology that works for me and doesn’t entirely suck the life out of me? If you are anything like me and easily distracted […]
Finding “The One”: 5 Things No One Tells You
Thanks to Karen for asking me this one on FaceBook. I feel that if I can nail this one I can likely retire. The answer to the question of how to find “The One” seems to be as elusive as the fountain of youth. Let’s start with a little bit of a disclaimer and background […]
The Perils of Positivity
Can a positive attitude be bad for you? I spend a lot of time exploring what most would coin “Emotional Intelligence”. “the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.” It is something that I believe is infinitely more important than intellect. […]
Incoherent ramblings… (Sometimes I write unfiltered)
This is an excerpt from a journal entry I wrote while waiting for a meeting that I was an hour early for. I usually write on my laptop but this time I opted for pen and paper. I love sharing random musings in the hopes that I will provoke thought and conversation. Love to hear […]
Grief: How I Learned to Navigate Death and Loss
This is an anonymized letter I wrote to a friend who lost his girlfriend. I hope this may help you with whatever you are going through. Dear Friend, I can only begin to imagine the pain you are feeling right now. While I have known monumental loss, loss of a proportion previously unfathomable, only you […]
6 Reasons To Stop Trying
A New Year is upon us, and with every New Year comes the inevitable … New Years’ Resolutions. Statistically speaking (although we all know 75% of statistics are made up) approximately 35% of resolutions are abandoned by mid-January. We make a resolution to go to the gym 4 times a week. We try it, we […]
Choose your ‘Hard’
Today I was speaking with a friend of mine from out of town who is struggling. Business development is not going as well as they would like and she is considering reverting to a ‘fall back’ plan. She recognizes that there is a finite amount of time for which the financial numbers of the business […]
Creativity is a Bitch
Creativity is a bitch. It really is. Trust me I know. I practice creating daily and it is damn hard. Much harder than most of the physical feats I have ever accomplished. Yes I know, doing an Iron Distance triathlon is nothing to sneeze at but the reality is that endurance triathlon is simply the […]
Through the Eyes of an Artist: The Practice of Presence
If you pay any attention to the personal development gurus or so called “Thought Leaders” you will have heard much discussion about “mindfulness” and “presence”. I have always bought into the concept but have equally struggled with the practical reality of it for an adult, whom would surely be diagnosed with ADD if ever he […]
#39 Paul Taylor – President/CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada
Here is your chance to get to know the President and CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada. From insurance to mortgages we explore Paul’s journey to leading the largest professional mortgage association in Canada. Paul went on to take an executive MBA program and talks about what he felt he needed to succeed. Paul is a […]
Create more ‘Moments’
Have you ever wished you could live someone else’s life? Ever found yourself wanting to do, see or experience more out of life? Yeah, me too. So I made a decision. A few years ago I decided to do something about it. I realized that the things I truly enjoy most in life are the […]
“I Love You” is Bullshit
For many years I have explored the phrase “I Love You”. You see I am a fairly romantic man and have always had a belief in the blissful existence of “The One”. You know, your soul mate, your perfect match, your true love, that one person that completes your heart’s desire. That individual that will […]