The Power of Acceptance: A Guide to Minimizing Frustration

Communication & Rapport

“Acceptance is such an important commodity, some have called it the first law of personal growth.” -Peter McWilliams Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 3.5 minutes When was the last time your were frustrated by someone around you? Maybe they’re always late, can’t seem to follow through, missed another deadline, or perhaps you just don’t [...]

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6 Ways to Embrace Your Freedom

Career & Purpose

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 1.5 minutes “The last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” -Dr. Viktor E Frankl How often have you stopped to think about how free you are? In the U.S., today is the day we’ve decided [...]

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The Art of Slowing Down: 12 Simple Ways

Meditation & Presence

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 3 minutes Five days ago I sat on top of a 14,000 ft. mountain taking in the most breathtaking view I’d experienced in years. I was on top of Mt. Shasta in Northern California and I’d spent the past two full days camping on snow and climbing with crampons [...]

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How to Cure an Emotional Hangover

Communication & Rapport

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Have you ever felt on top of the world one minute and moments later felt like you’d fallen off an emotional cliff? Why is it that some of our favorite and most exciting experiences with others can often lead to us feeling drained or craving attention? Often the answer is that you’re [...]

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Overcoming Phone Phobia

Career & Purpose

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 3.5 minutes Have you ever been scared to approach someone? Maybe a prospect or even an interesting looking man or woman? We all have. Even if it’s only an email we need to write, let alone a phone call or an in-person approach, we often put off contacting new [...]

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The Beginner’s Guide to Being Congruent

Book Summaries

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 9 minutes Have you ever come across someone who knew exactly what they want out of life? Anything they say, they mean, and will quickly act on. They seem confident, eager, excited and downright passionate. You can just feel the energy. What impression did that put upon you? Chances [...]

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10 Lessons a Pickup Artist Can Teach a Salesman

Book Summaries

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 7.5 minutes What do you think a pickup artist could teach a salesman? I bet you’d be surprised. I know I was. Can you think of a more crucial and technical sale than convincing a man or woman to go out with you, spend their time and maybe even [...]

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A Guide to Finding Zen in Social Media Marketing

Book Summaries

Written by: Scott Dinsmore Average Reading Time: 6 minutes Who’s a bit confused on how to get 140 characters working for you and your brand? My hand’s up. At least it was until I finished up Shama’s new book, The Zen of Social Media Marketing. I have been aggressively learning about social media marketing for the last [...]

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