by Michael Thompson | Aug 22, 2019 | Inspiration, Life Lessons
Watch your heroes closely When I was 8 years old my mom took me to visit my dad in the hospital. He had been battling cancer and had just come out of surgery. I remember standing next to his bed and him holding my hand. I remember being scared and I remember him...
by Michael Thompson | Aug 19, 2019 | Life Lessons, Relationships
Positivity is a choice A few months ago I was talking to a twenty-something “influencer,” and he complimented me on doing some pretty cool things, which I thought was nice. Unfortunately, he kept talking, and when he did the following words came out — “Man, can you...
by Michael Thompson | Aug 17, 2019 | Career Advice, Life Lessons, Personal Development
Only amateurs go on interviews without first paying a coach Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who made his way into a classroom and caused a great commotion. The teacher did everything she could to locate the little guy’s hiding place, but she came up...
by Michael Thompson | Aug 16, 2019 | Inspiration, Life Lessons
The tallest trees have the strongest foundations Once upon a time there was a young man who was fed up with his life. Nothing was working out as he’d planned and this frustration had reached its breaking point. In a last ditch effort he decided to go into the forest...
by Michael Thompson | Aug 14, 2019 | Inspiration, Life Lessons, Success
Nothing worth having comes cheap After I graduated college I took a sales job to gain the confidence to meet new people. Some of my friends made it clear I was making a mistake. Upon telling them about my decision I was greeted with “concerned” words like — “Dude did...
by Michael Thompson | Aug 12, 2019 | Life Lessons, Likeability, Relationships
Little switches that make a big difference I remember the exact moment my life went on the offensive. I was in my apartment in Barcelona complaining to my dad about my first world problems. But before I could really get going he stopped me and said, “Michael, shut up...
