Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces Most mornings I spend a few hours working from a local coffee shop. I find that starting my working day in a third space (not my home or office) is a great way to start my day. [Note: We will talk about why this is …
Ep 014: Even though my favorite barista makes fun of me for this, it is worth doing Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces In 2013 I moved from Baltimore, MD to New York City. The move took me from a dying port town to one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in the world. The move also tripled my living expenses. No matter how much good financial …
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces In my twenties and thirties I made my full time living speaking and performing with a childhood friend. This means I have spoken and performed in all fifty of the US states, as well as large parts of Canada. Because we were the special guests …
Ep 012: Why I let others take care of me and why you should too Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces I am regularly asked by my clients how I am able to avoid being emotionally hijacked during my day. They ask this question mainly because when I am talking about my day, how I structure it, and what systems I use, it sounds easy for …
Ep 011: The goal isn’t to feel good all the time, but to be emotional resilience Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces One of my favorite parts of living in New York City is the dating scene. As a general rule, NYC is a hard place to live. It is crowded, expensive, and it seems like everything takes just a little longer. At the same time, I …
Ep 010: It is not all things in moderation, but excess in moderation instead Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resouces In 1999 I was lucky enough to be Pope John Paul II’s opening act in front of 25,000 high school students. At the time the pope was almost 80 years old and (even though it wasn’t known publicly at the time) he was also suffering …
Ep 009: Your to-do list should look like Pope John Paul II steps Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resources I am a dreamer. And I don’t mean that I sit around all day dreaming. Instead, just because of the way my brain works, I always have a super long list of things I would like to do, be, see, and achieve. It seems that …
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resources It is obvious that we want to take the right actions. To do that, it’s essential to spend time clearing mindset blocks and being productive as possible when we are taking action. At the same time, it’s easy to get consumed by worshiping at the …
Ep 007: Some days are just mediocre…and that’s ok! Read More »
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resources One of the biggest struggles when taking action is all the comparison that we do with others. We look at how other people are living, the level of success they are enjoying, how seemingly easy it is for them to have that success, and the …
Make sure you check out the free resource library: https://firstactionbestaction.com/resources Even if you aren’t self-employed you will find yourself in situations where you are supervising tasks, managing tasks, and doing tasks. This is doubly true if you are self-employed or running a small business because you are required to wear all those hats. Being the …
