Where do you start when you want to build an awesome life? What’s the first thing you should do? What’s the key to building a solid launch pad? I could argue a number of different starting points, but one in particular sticks out as crucial to me. One thing in particular is the linchpin of [...]
What If Success Seems Too Far?
I was watching TV recently and there was a show on called Million Dollar Outdoor Spaces. It was basically a tour of millionaires who have turned their homes into some sort of awesome resort. One guy had 4 separate pools complete with a lazy river, swim up bar, and 40′ water slide. Another had a [...]
The Real Crisis In America
Listen up, this is important. I want to share something with you that illustrates the most fundamental difference between winners and losers – and I want you to be a WINNER! Last week a petition began circulating to support the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012. Here’s an excerpt: Total outstanding student loan debt in [...]
The Secret To More Time… NOW!
If you’ve read this blog before you probably know that I can’t stand average. In everything I do I try to break free of the typical and become extraordinary. This week I was listening to a time management seminar from Robin Sharma and he said something directly to me. He said, “Deacon, in everything you [...]
How You CAN Afford It
If there was one activity in the world I could spend every single day doing and not get tired of it, it’s skiing. I love bombing down long, fast runs. I love the technical descents of more challenging terrain. I love the obstacles of the terrain parks. It’s the vacation I look forward to [...]
7 Little Known Ways To Be More Productive At Work
We’ve all got work to do, and these days the people who can do more work, better than anyone else rise to the top. The only problem is most of us go about productivity all wrong. Our multi-tasking, always-on culture may feel like we’re getting things done, but it’s contrary to the way our brains [...]
