If you have read any articles on the topic of fintech recently, you must have read the term ‘Disruptive Innovation’. Disruptive innovation is a concept that says new technology or business models can reduce the value and utility of existing products or services by creating something better and more user-friendly. This concept is prevalent in … Read more
One of our greatest challenges as human beings is to make change permanent for ourselves. By and large, we are creatures of habit and consistency. It is generally how we thrive and be successful. If our habits and consistency lend themselves to unhelpful or unhealthy pursuits, to make change permanent becomes more difficult. Struggling with … Read more
Being stuck can become very evident to people you work with and loved ones early on. You may seem to be grasping at many different methods and activities in order to break free of the anxiety and frustration. Might have a hard time seeing any value from these and begin to judge yourself harshly, disparage … Read more
Making More Money I think this is one of the most common goals that we might bring out of a personal retreat. That isn’t to say that we’re all about money. In fact that can be farthest from it. Goals can mean many things. It can mean freedom, new enterprises or hobbies, maybe even a … Read more
Such Honesty When folks sign up on our mailing list they get a request. I ask them “What is your #1 single biggest challenge to success in your life right now?” The answers are always insightful and sometimes compelling. Here’s a few: “Myself” “To be brave and have courage” “Accepting and moving on” I think … Read more
Bleak The world would sooner pitch you into the dustbin of forgotten history than even for a moment recognize you deserve anything. Sounds harsh, right? Well, consider the plight of people in countries with authoritarian governments or under the grip of war. In a moment’s notice, you could be bombed, disappeared, or worse, and perhaps … Read more
It’s a Terrible Idea “May all your troubles last as long as your New Year resolutions.” That’s about the most positive quote I can find about resolutions today. I know people who have had these work out very well. Year after year they pick a goal and nail it. Rinse and repeat. That’s awesome. Keep … Read more
Now What? You’ve finished your Personal Retreat and taken a day to relax and review all you’ve explored. You may have a lot of to-do’s. Maybe you have a few questions to consider. You could even have one big goal you’ve walked away with. Whatever it is, you’ve gotten it started, but what’s next? After … Read more
Undoubtedly you have heard of the business retreat. Made with excitement by the business management, and sometimes attended with dread by key employees. That’s not to say every retreat is a waste of time. As someone who has gone on many corporate retreats, I typically left them with a renewed sense of purpose. I felt … Read more
Did you say “I want to be a firefighter when I grow up”? Seems pretty exciting. Going into burning buildings. Being the hero who rescues the little old lady, a baby, or a dog. Driving big fire trucks around and operating water-pumping equipment. Being in charge within a crisis, making decisions and taking action. Well I … Read more