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What To Do When You’re Afraid of Taking The Wrong Path

July 24, 2012 by 4 Comments

Fear of the Wrong Path

Wooded Path -
Devil’s Lake State Park, WI

I don’t know if you’re like me, but it seems like I’ve always had a fear of fucking up.

I am insatiably curious and love to try new experiences.  I have worked with a friend in a new start-up business, run my own massage therapy clinic, worked in healthcare, and (most recently) written a book and launched a speaking career.

My resume looks a little…well, let’s just say it’s a little disheveled!

Despite trying at least 3 different careers before 35, I am still afraid of taking the wrong path. [Read more...]

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12-Step Program for “Epic Shit” Addicts

May 3, 2012 by 16 Comments

“My name is Steve, and I am an addict.” I am addicted to doing epic shit.

Young Me--Can u tell it was the 90's?

Right out of college, I seriously looked into running a small resort in the Caribbean (which I never ended up buying).

Several years later, I started and failed in my first (different) business.

Most recently, I decided to write, publish and promote my first book–on my own. [Read more...]

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Mouth-Open, Tongue-Flapping, Ears-Waving-in-the-Wind Dream Chasin’

March 2, 2012 by 22 Comments

Photo Credit:  Sarnibill1

This is how I picture you–running down the road, chasing your dream–with your eyes dancing, your mouth wide open, and your tongue flapping in the wind.  Life is just too amazing not to be chasing it with all you’ve got!

Ditch the Squirrels!

Meh!

Have you ever had one of those days/weeks/months?  A “take-it-or-leave-it” day?

That’s how my February ended up being.  I felt like I was just chasing squirrels all month.

Last month, I laid bare my pretty ambitious goals for my life and business. (BTW, I realize it wasn’t my highest moment in blog title creation, but I hope this one made up for it) :P

For those of you who missed it…here’s the synopsis:
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