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Mise En Place is a phrase from France commonly used in restaurants. A loose translation meaning,  "putting in place" or "everything in its' place." I first ran acrossed it in Tim Ferriss' podcast interview with Chris Young (Chef, Innovator, Inventor) of Chef Steps. Being curious is what led me down a rabbit hole in not only discovering what it meant but also finding ways for the wisdom in it to ap...

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Pressing the gas peddle feed the engine fuel. This fuel enables combustion which in turn produces an accelerated motion. All this is predicated upon fuel. How we recharge our mental, physical, and spiritual batteries is important in creating the reserve to draw from. With the proper recharging ritual in place, our life becomes a game of awaiting the other shoe to drop. In this episode we explore m...

Nothing garners the level of attention as much as when we find ourselves in a situation where there are no out. When the options become binary we focus. Pushing all in requires the kind of resolve that few are willing to tap into. In this episode we tell this age old tale of when leaders would literally burn the boats. Enjoy.  

Have you ever been so inspired by the witnessing performance of greatness only to be humbled in your recognition that you are not even close to emulating it? This is the classic human dilemma. This kind of comparison has the ability to derail and deflate our eagerness to continue to engage with zeal. In this episode we recount a tale of a child who was inspired to reach toward new heights. This ch...

While we cannot always dictate the cards that we draw, we can control how we play the game. No two people start at the same starting block but over time we can adopt strategies that give us unique competitive advance. No matter what we are dealt how do we position ourselves to win the game. Enjoy.  

Entry into new spheres and domain often require a level of preparatory evidence that indicated readiness. Every social institution has criteria for admission. As the gates swing open it is imperative that we make all that was considered potential realized in our output. In this episode we explore how this concept plays out in our everyday lives and how to approach new opportunities in a way that w...

From the moment we are born until our last day on earth we are given a gift that we must carry each day with us. That gift is our body. Far too often do we take it for granted. It miraculous nature goes on without noticing the divine orchestration of cellular collaboration and regeneration. So as Sheek Louch of the Lox proclaims in the Hip-Hop Classic Money, Power Respect, "Plan for the future / Y...

The 21st century requires each person to adapt and adopt a new set of skill to meet the shifting nature of our economy. As industries begin to overhaul and transform so should we. Technology has broken down many of the barrier of entry that once stood in the way of ideas being realized. Today as it stand the gatekeepers have lost a significant amount of their power and the keys to the system have...

Discover the process of building a system in order to active on command the state of perpetual appreciation. How do we honor and acknowledge the power of the wide array of things working to our benefit? Are we measuring how far we've come or measuring how far we are still off from the theoretical mark? In this episode we bring a level of perspective for realizing a state of perpetual appreciation....

There comes a point in any negative stream of consciousness rant that we need to take a level of extreme ownership. Some things require us to give voice to the challenge in order to wrap our minds around it. The only viable next step is to begin the process of realizing the creative solution inherent within the dilemma. At this point we are faced with two options, SOLVE IT OR ACCEPT IT. In this we...

Do you find yourself reacting to the immediate challenges of the day? Has the day-to-day blinded you from engaging in the strategic work? In this episode we explore an idea central to carving out our desired broader outcomes.  

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Let's take the conversation of daily habits to another level. In this weeks episode we look into Non-Negotiable Daily Habits. How powerful can we become when the things we call habits are so prioritized where not engaging daily with them is not an option. Enjoy.

Recently I was introduced to the concept of six weeks cycles by Jason Fried of 37 signals and Basecamp. While hearing him describe it my level of fascination and all went to an all time high. Typically we work with our goals on a yearly basis or if were that much more diligent it can be shorter cycles of quarters or months. The six week cycle is long enough to hold your attention and to really dri...

In this weeks episode of Halftime Talks we recommend some more books that will have impact. Alan Weiss – Million Dollar Consultant. Malcolm Gladwell – David and Goliath

In this episode we are framing the idea of how we individually build our value. You are an asset that must be furnished with things of value. I challenge you to continue to invest in the asset of self through education, skill development and training. Our capacity to solve the ever evolving dynamic challenge which the world is the substance the marketplace defines as value. As our contribution inc...

Inspired by a friend, I was challenged to take a different spin on New Year's Resolutions.

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No longer can we settle for what's good enough. The Mediocrity Monster is the culmination of habits that keep us complacent with just good enough. In this episode we challenge you to take inventory of where you stand. Enjoy.  

In this latest episode of half time talks we examine the role of the underperforming voice within our creative process. This voice exist in the back of all of our minds and sometimes does it's best to convince us to pull back on the rains for a better feeling of comfort. How do we recognize when it's trying to meet its presence felt? How do we confronted and ultimately follow our highest intention...