Is 75 Hard Dangerous? Part 1

Is 75 Hard Dangerous? Part 1I’m a big fan of the 75 Hard Program – those of you that regularly read this blog already know that. I’ve seen a number of posts in recent weeks about whether 75 Hard is actually bad for you – some even call it dangerous. While the program is certainly challenging, I’m not sure that I’d call 75 Hard dangerous. But after reading some of the articles and reflecting on my own experience, I could see some situations where there are potential problems. While any program has the potential to be dangerous, there are things we can do to minimize the danger.  Read more... (747 words, 2 images, estimated 2:59 mins reading time)

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Weekly Review – 2020-11-22

Weekly Review - 2020-11-22

Here are some things from the past week I’ve come across and felt were worth sharing. As always, please leave a comment on the blog or on social media if you’d like to add to the discussion. And if you like what’s in here, please use one or more of those buttons at the bottom of the post to share with friends.

 

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5 Tips for Your Next Virtual Job Interview

Photo by Magnet.me on Unsplash - Virtual InterviewCOVID-19 has changed the way we conduct most business, including job interviews. While some companies still conduct in-person interviews, many are opting for virtual interviews.  If you’re not familiar with this style of interview, the major difference is it’s done over a video conferencing tool like Zoom, Google Meet, Slack, or Microsoft Teams. Even when COVID is gone, expect these types of interviews to continue as employers continue to tap into the global workforce, rather than focus only on local candidates.

Whether you’re about to go on your first virtual interview or if your virtual interviews haven’t produced the desired results, these tips will help you.  Read more... (677 words, 2 images, estimated 2:42 mins reading time)

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Review of Live Hard by Andy Frisella – The Ultimate Mental Toughness Program

Review of Live Hard by Andy Frisella - The Ultimate Mental Toughness ProgramLong time readers of this blog know that I’m a huge fan of Andy Frisella’s 75 Hard program. I’ve added the tasks from the program into my daily routine, and many of them have become habits. Without 75 Hard, I never would have transitioned from a 9-5 job (actually 7-6 job) to owning my own web design agency.  So it excited me to learn about Live Hard – the yearlong version of 75 Hard. I’ll share some thoughts and tips (there are no shortcuts – shortcuts defeat the purpose of the program) along with all the details about the program below.  Read more... (1586 words, 2 images, estimated 6:21 mins reading time)

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Weekly Review – 2020-11-09

Weekly Review - 2020-11-09

Here are some things from the past week I’ve come across and felt were worth sharing. As always, please leave a comment on the blog or on social media if you’d like to add to the discussion. And if you like what’s in here, please use one or more of those buttons at the bottom of the post to share with friends.

 

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What I’ve learned:

  • I completed “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty,” by Harvey Mackay. I like how ends the book with a special tribute to his dad, who was a press correspondent in Minneapolis. There’s so much great info in this book that it’s a must read for anyone interested in networking.
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Three easy ways to work gratitude into your daily life

Photo by Marcos Paulo Prado on UnsplashI’ve come across several articles and podcasts over the past week that mentioned gratitude as a great way to improve the quality of your life. I felt like God was trying to tell me something: be more grateful. I know a lot of self-help gurus push gratitude like it’s a miracle drug, but there really is some truth in it. Being grateful sets off a chain reaction for good things in your life. It gives you a better attitude which improves your interactions with others which leads to better things down the road. But enough about why gratitude is important – you probably already know it is, which is why you’re reading this.  Read more... (513 words, 2 images, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

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Weekly Review – 2020-11-01

Weekly Review - 2020-11-01

Here are some things from the past week I’ve come across and felt were worth sharing. As always, feel free to leave a comment on the blog or on social media if you’d like to add to the discussion. And if you like what’s in here, please use one or more of those buttons at the bottom of the post to share with friends.

 

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