“So, what do you do?” – Random person at a friendly gathering. “I run LivingforMonday.com where we do coaching and training for young professionals.” – Me “Oh, so you must be in pretty good shape, huh?” – Same random person in complete confusion. “Dammit.” – Me knowing that was coming. That’s my typical conversation at […]
How to Write Your Ideal Job Description
One of the most important things I can possibly share with you with regards to any pursuit of purpose and fulfillment is this: know what you want. Know what you want and fix it in your mind. This is far and away the first and most important step to accomplishing nearly anything. The hardest part of […]
The Complete Guide to Dressing Like a Top Performer (for Ladies)
[Note from Barrett: This is a guest post from the talented and professional Courtney Clymer, Owner at LIFEstyled Wardrobe Styling & Personal Shopping here in Atlanta. She’s a real pro at helping guys and gals dress appropriately for their professional AND personal lives, so be sure to connect with her if you have sartorial needs. Although […]
Case Study: How to Sell a $5,000 Consulting Project in Less Than a Week
I woke up just before Christmas with an invoice in my inbox for $2,447… And no money to pay it. That’s jumping ahead a bit, so let’s rewind for a bit of the back story. Just before Christmas at the end of 2012 we were getting finishing up the design of the new LivingforMonday.com. Our […]
The Complete Guide to Dressing Like a Top Performer (for Guys)
The difference between looking like a chump and looking like you have a sense of style can be the difference between being perceived as a mover and shaker or a guy who has hit his ceiling in the workplace. Like it or not, humans are naturally judgmental beings and we make snap judgments about people within […]
Moments of World Domination (Or what I learned from #WDS2013)
Sometimes you know you’re having a life changing experience as it occurs in real time This past week was one of those experiences for me. Nicole (my girlfriend) and I landed in Portland, OR on July 2nd for the 3rd annual World Domination Summit, hosted by Chris Guillebeau and his inspiring team. Chris’s vision for […]
How to Live a Remarkable Life in a Conventional World (What I Learned from #WDS2012)
Chris Guillebeau created The World Domination Summit in 2011 to bring people together around the shared values of community, adventure, and service. This year’s (un)conference was the second annual, held in various locations around the city of Portland, OR. The theme of the conference was the following question: “How do you live a remarkable life […]