When I think of an entrepreneur, I think of someone forward-thinking, creative, energetic, and relentless. I also think of someone forty and up. What? Our stereotypes don’t run that direction, do they? We’re more likely to think of Bill Gates or Mark Zuckerberg dropping out of college than someone who graduated twenty years before and […]
Who Makes the Best Entrepreneurs? It’s Not Who You Think
How Much Business Is Your Profanity Costing You?
3 Reasons to Cut the Cussing
I follow a lot of speakers, bloggers, and podcasters who swear on stage, on screen, and at the microphone. I’m no fan of profanity, but I’ll wade through it if there’s a payoff. I’ve made huge gains in my personal and professional life from people who could make sailors blush. But here’s the thing: I […]
Why Exercising Now Matters for Your Future
3 Powerful Reasons to Drop the Excuses and Hit the Treadmill Today
I sometimes talk with people who say they don’t have enough time to exercise. The older I get the more that reminds me of people who say they don’t have enough money to save for retirement. I can relate. When I was younger and rising in my career, I rarely made time to exercise. I […]
The Secret Part of Bravery People Struggle with Most
Jon Acuff Explains Why We Need to Step Out When We Feel Like Holding Back
I write about fear a lot. I write about more than just rational fears like when you go to Chipotle and try to order queso and they tell you, “We don’t have queso.” I write about irrational fears as well. People often ask me, “Where do you get all these ideas about fear?” and they […]
4 Reasons You Should Buy a Standup Desk—Right Now
Plus 4 Easy Solutions That Work for Almost Any Budget
Modern Americans are the most sedentary people in world history. We sit nearly all day in our homes, cars, and offices—all before laying in bed for hours every night. All of that immobility is adding inches to our waistline and subtracting years from our life. But there’s one very simple solution.
Yes, Life is Risky—Dive in Anyway
How We Can Find Miracles in the Midst of Difficult Times
Life comes at us in waves. Sometimes the surge ripples gently by. Other times it can pound the daylights out of us and leave us gasping for breath. How do we respond when that happens? I live with my family in Colorado so my kids are more familiar with soaring mountains and sweeping plains than […]