by Michael Thompson | Oct 23, 2019 | Inspiration, Leadership, Life
What sets them apart are the simple acts we don’t see When I was growing up, my dad told me that the fastest way to get what you want is to get to know the people who already have it. But I didn’t really understand his advice until my wife and I moved to rural Spain...
by Michael Thompson | Oct 22, 2019 | Creativity, Leadership, Productivity
The discipline to stop is just as important as sitting down each day to start There is a moment in the Netflix documentary series Abstract that’s stayed with me: Illustrator Christoph Niemann is hard at work when he notices that it’s 6 p.m. Without hesitation, he...
by Michael Thompson | Sep 17, 2019 | Career Advice, Inspiration, Leadership, Personal Development
The fastest way to get what you want is by helping others get what they want “Working for free is not the “opportunity” we often think it is. Opportunity doesn’t pay the bills. Exposure won’t put food on the table. And working for free sets a bad precedent that’s hard...
by Michael Thompson | May 1, 2019 | Career Advice, Communication Skills, Inspiration, Leadership, Likeability, Personal Development, Relationships
“The definition of success is when the people you love, actually love you back.” — Warren Buffett The beauty of getting older is that patterns begin to emerge. One of the most glaring is that the best communicators are the very ones who have the most meaningful...
by Michael Thompson | Mar 19, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life Lessons, Mentors, Personal Development, Success
Growing up as a military brat, whenever I had a decision to make, my dad would come back at me with words like, “Your indecisiveness is your greatest weakness. Self-doubt only clouds the fog of war.” Little deep for a twelve year old, but years later as an...
by Michael Thompson | Feb 23, 2018 | Career Advice, Confidence, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Life Lessons, Mastery, Personal Development, Self-help
Originally appearing on Personal Growth 1. Instead of making a list of people who inspire you, make a list of people you want to inspire: Your life is not measured by how many people you are grateful for, but how many people are grateful for you. Sure it is important...
