The Science of Creating the Perfect Mentor: An 8-Step Process

Communication & Rapport

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “A mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight” ~Anonymous No one ever got anywhere by themselves. Behind every successful person is a supporter (or likely a whole support team) that made it possible. This blog, this business, this dream would not exist if it wasn’t [...]

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11 Quick Actions You Can Do Today to Successfully Start Doing Work You Love (or Anything)

Career & Purpose

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow us on Twitter.   “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is right now.” ~Chinese Proverb On Building Dreams… I spent a few weeks fly fishing through Patagonia with my father in February. For a week of my adventure I stayed in [...]

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Does What You’re Doing Actually Matter? (+ free workbook)

Career & Purpose

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “Above all, be true to yourself, and if you cannot put your heart in it, take yourself out of it.” ~Hardy D. Jackson Think of how you spent your day today. What did you do for the majority of it? How about the week? Seriously think about [...]

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Experiments in Removing Stress (or 16 Ways to Live Longer)

Meditation & Presence

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “Smile, breathe and go slowly” ~Thich Nhat Hanh A close friend of mine recently got diagnosed with a severe case of Psoriasis (a brutal skin condition you don’t want to have). The doctors told her stress was the most likely cause. She happens to be the least [...]

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25 Unmissable Lessons from My Weekend with Warren Buffett

Emotions & Happiness

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “Conduct yourself in life so other people trust you. It helps even more if they’re right to trust you.” ~Charlie Munger, 2011 Berkshire Meeting Last Saturday I spent the day with Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger and Bill Gates (and a few other pretty successful guys). I wish [...]

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Follow this Process & I Guarantee You’ll Do Work That Lights You on Fire

Career & Purpose

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “Change is the end result of all true learning.” ~Leo Buscaglia I can guarantee you find your passion. I can guarantee you do work you love. Don’t believe me? Then you probably aren’t ready to work your ass off. If you are, then read on. When I [...]

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Do Something Impossible

Emotions & Happiness

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “I once did something impossible. Since then, it’s been easy.” ~A kid who didn’t know any better… Yesterday morning I swam from Alcatraz to San Francisco. Just before jumping in, I sat on the boat a little nervous. The water was about 55 degrees and we had [...]

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Rule #1: Surround Yourself with Passionate People

Communication & Rapport

Written by Scott Dinsmore –  Follow me on Twitter. “I am what I am because of who we all are.” ~Definition of Ubuntu, a Bantu concept popularized by Nelson Mandela Think of the five or ten people you spend most time with. What are these people doing? How passionate are they? Do they inspire you? If [...]

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