So, Amanda (my wife) and I thought it would be cool to capture what was going through our minds before our daughter makes her big debut on September 24. We are gonna make this up as we go along so we hope you enjoy: Chris: Amanda, what’s it like growing a person? I would say […]
As Chris, my business partner, and his wife Amanda are just hours away from bringing their daughter into the world, it’s a great time to reflect on our loved ones and how they enrich our lives. Sure, our families have their special blend of dysfunction, drama and dilemmas; but our families also shape who we […]
A few benefits of creating good relationships both in your business and personal world include loyalty, connectivity, recommendations, respect, and admiration. One thing that will help deepen any relationship is being perceived as someone who is positive and upbeat. What I really want to emphasize is the perception of being genuinely positive. Think about it? […]
Isn’t it interesting how life puts you in the right place at the right time? I was sitting in San Francisco’s AT&T Park with 30,000 people Saturday night, watching Opera at the Ballpark. I was there with friends, meeting other friends. And who do I end up sitting beside? It was Rod Raymond – triathlon […]
It happens to the best of us at one point or another. That nasty word none of us wants to speak out loud. Failure! Sometimes it stings so badly and drags us so far down that we feel as though there is a perpetual storm cloud over our heads. Then it happens; you find yourself […]
Let’s face it, some people have it and some people don’t. And while you can get it (and we’ll share how), some people never will. Or maybe you lost it like Austin Powers. The French call it joie de vivre. Some people say it’s living large or being in that all-desired sweet spot. But “getting […]
Last week, I wrote an article Warning: You Might Be Good At This. It’s an article about how we tend to focus a lot of our time and energy on things we don’t do very well. I know this seems crazy but Marcus Buckingham’s research validates that it’s quite true. This week I’d like to […]
Have you ever said the following about things at work or at home? Why did I think this was going to be easy? I suck at this! I don’t know why Kirsten is making me do it. Every time I start on this, I just get lost. I wish I was like Amanda; she just […]
Let’s face it, at Refuse Ordinary, our goal is to rattle cages. We want to shake people out of their status quo lives, lives that are best described as “good enough.” So how can you have a remarkable life? Here are 10 qualities that you will want to embrace. Ignore boundaries. It’s easy to put […]
What if I told you there was a pill out there that has been proven to reduce pain, eliminate anxiety and help you enjoy the moment. It can increase your life span. It has been heralded as a way to connect deeper with yourself and others. It has been used by the U.S. Marines, Goldie […]
