Personal Productivity

Getting Outside Yourself

For a few years, I’ve been a part of a Men’s Leadership and Support group in my town. From the outside, it’s a community of like-minded people who want to grow and serve their communities. From the inside, it’s bonding, leadership coaching, and a lot of what I can...

My exact morning routine to win the day

First off, GREAT news about our next Unicorn Society Retreat… Would it sweeten the deal to know my dear pal Luka Hocevar is going to be a guest speaker at next Unicorn Society retreat on Fri June 17th - Sat Jun 18th? 😉 Come spend time with your BFU brethren enjoying...

MF’s upcoming book (!)

Welp, I’m finally doing it. I’m putting together a book! It’s going to be a compilation of my most popular emails and blogposts from the last two years. Right now, I’m in the process of editing it. I’m really excited to create a single resource chockful of frameworks,...

What Can You Learn From 2019?

We’d all like to believe that we’re the kind of person who learns from our past to improve our future. That is exactly what my article will help you do today. As 2019 comes to a close, give yourself the gift of self-reflection to consider all the highs and lows of the...

3 Tips for Taking Feedback Like a Pro

We often focus on improving our ability as managers and leaders to give feedback, but we should also spend time becoming better at receiving feedback. Receiving feedback can be difficult for two main reasons: it is unexpected or it is emotionally triggering. In this...

Want to Manage Your Time Better? Start Here.

You know what’s crazy? Time. It’s your only completely non-renewable resource. You can get more energy by resting. And you can always earn more money. But once time is gone… that’s it. If you’re serious about using your time well, it’s important to start by analyzing...

How to Set Boundaries with Clients

Video Cliffs Notes The Core IssueIn a high-touch, customer-centric business it is essential to cultivate intimate relationships with your customers.When you have a strong personal connection with your clients you:Have a deeper understanding of their needs and...

Four Apps That Improve My Business and Lower My Stress

The promise of technology is that it helps to improve the quality of our lives, making us more organized, connected, and efficient. But most days I feel like technology makes me less productive. From the daily avalanche of emails to our growing addiction to social...

Should You Work On Your Strengths or Weaknesses?

One of the great debates in all of personal development and business literature is this: Should you focus your education on shoring up your weaknesses? OR should you ignore your weaknesses and focus on your strengths? In the 70’s and 80’s, personal development gurus...

Time Management Is About These Two Things

Teaching is a great way to learn. Now that I've finally launched a time management course, something has become very clear in the research, creation, and execution of the course. The good news is time management is really only about two things: 1) Setting Boundaries...

HOW TO USE TO-DO LISTS WITHOUT BEING SAD/MISERABLE/CRAZY

The To Do List is one of the most tried and true stalwarts of personal productivity. And if poorly implemented, it also has the potential to be the most emotionally destructive. If used well, To Do Lists free up your brain and massively reduce stress while improving...

51 BOOKS EVERY GYM OWNER SHOULD READ

For anyone who knows me in real life or follow me on the interwebz, it’s no secret I have a problem. You see… I’m a junkie. Every day I wake up and live a life of servitude to my addiction. It’s all consuming. It’s obsessive. And at times, it’s truly a burden for...

3 SIGNS YOU’RE A CRAPPY LEADER

The first significant opportunity I ever had to flex my leadership muscles was when I was hired to run the concierge team for a luxury hospitality brand in Hawaii. I know, relocated to Hawaii, sucks to be me, right? I managed a team of about fifteen people spread over...

FUN MATTERS

How much fun is your job? Kind of fun? A lot of fun? No fun? Fun matters. A lot. Regardless of your industry, if you create a space where your team and your clients/ customers have a lot of fun, you’re going to have a huge advantage. Your team will work better, and...

BUSINESS TALES FROM THE CRYPT

You know what freaks me the fuck out? Business horror stories. They freak me ooooooout. I recently read a long-ass expose in Fast Company about the spectacular flame-out of electric car company Better Place. I can’t say there was a lot in there that reminded me of...