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I was recently involved in an amazing teleconference called the Next Voice You Hear (you can register for future calls) call series, which is hosted by the Nextvoice247. The most recent call brought together two great authors and thought leaders, John Assaraf and Kevin Hall, to inspire, educate and empower emerging leaders and young entrepreneurs.

Listen to the recording here…

John and Kevin discussed how important it was to have coaches and mentors in their lives.  John addressed he has a health coach, meditation coach and two billionaire business coaches that guide him along his journey.  As John was sitting in his home office while speaking on the call and he said that in addition to having his coaches, he also has a virtual mastermind group  ...Continue Reading

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We all have challenges as entrepreneurs.  Sometimes we see money as the solution to our problems. But, as the Notorious B.I.G. emphasized is his lyrics, “Mo money, mo problems“.  Did he just quote a rapper?  You better believe it!  There are life’s lessons to be learned everywhere.  Even the most successful business owners in the world are facing similar challenges as you, just on a WHOLE different level.

After a recent phone conversation with one of my friends/mentor, I was able to address some of the challenges in which I was facing.  Then I started to see more.  And more…  And more until I realized, damn I am pretty messed up!  It actually became a bit overwhelming.  I started digging into why I struggle with discipline, which was justified by the juggling of several projects at once, which in turn was in result of my lack of focus.  It turned into a big snowball effect.  ...Continue Reading

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I have never been a religious guy and I don’t plan boring you with a spiritual debate.  When one of my idol’s Frank McKinney mentioned to pick up his new book “The Tap” it sparked my curiosity on what it may be about.

After reading a couple chapters though the book, Frank really challenged me though his words.  He basically tells you to put the damn book down and go apply what I tell you.  And what he told me was a “tap” on my shoulder to go out and find something that gives me life.

Let me clarify.  If you want to be successful, you can’t make it about the money.  You have heard that before.  Having a balance or harmony in your life to be able to go out there and serve for a meaningful cause, regardless of your economic situation, will allow you to have more fulfillment in your life.  When this occurs, you actually allow wealth to come more abundantly into your life because you have taken the emphasis off of it and channeled your energy elsewhere PASSIONATELY.  ...Continue Reading

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Set up your #NV247 Twitter hashtag using TweetDeck to see what the buzz is about. Go to http://nextvoiceyouhear.com to register and be a part of tomorrow’s call (5.14.2009) with John Assaraf and Kevin Hall.

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Last night I had the pleasure along with many others, to be involved with an amazing conference call discussing “The Power of Words in Work and Life”.  This call, hosted by Nextvoice 247, brought together two amazing authors.  The first (Spencer Johnson) you may be familiar with.  He wrote the bestselling books “Who Moved My Cheese“, “The One-Minute Manager“, and “Peaks and Valleys” which all totaled in over a REMARKABLE 45 million copies sold.  The second up and coming author (Kevin Hall) will soon create a legacy with his masterpiece “Aspire!“.

In the foreword of Aspire, Stephen Covey speaks highly of Kevin:

“Just as I broke new ground in human development over twenty years ago by uncovering the habits that make for a meaningful and effective life, Kevin is breaking new ground by uncovering and revealing the true intent and meaning of the words that make up those habits.”

You make the judgment yourself.  Check out this inspiration conference call:  ...Continue Reading

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While driving somewhere in Tennessee, heading back to Chicago wrapping up the Go-Giver Tour, I was having a deep conversation with one of the winners of the contest, Emanuel.  We spoke on topics ranging from prospecting to spirituality.  One question he asked me stuck with me and fueled this blog post.  “What do people need to become successful?” he asked.  I paused…

Of all the success books I read, what advice can I give this young entrepreneur that he has not heard before to help guide his journey.  I am rattling off a list in my mind  starting with goals, persistence, self-education, capital, vision, enthusiasm, etc…  I quickly hit the breaks on my thoughts.  I realized all of these things stem from two attributes: DISCIPLINE AND DESIRE. So that’s what I told him.  He paused analyzing my words as I began to reinforce my decision.  ...Continue Reading

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This video encapsulates an experience Ivan and Emanuel Avalos and I had driving back from Orlando on the Go-Giver Tour. I was hesitant to post this video-not wanting to promote our own acts of giving-but, the message here is a great one. The Avalos Brothers are true Go-Givers. You both inspire me tremendously!

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