Have you ever felt completely incompetent at something—like a total beginner fumbling through the dark? 

Do vanity metrics serve any purpose?

Welcome to the next edition of Quote Vault and the 100th edition of the Book Brew series!  The very first Book Brew post was launched almost exactly a year ago.  Thank you for joining me on this journey of insights!

One of the biggest missteps I have seen with small business owners is trying to wear every hat themselves.  Some even tout the busyness as a badge of honor - it’s not and is a clear path to burnout (some of this is covered in Book Brews 59 and 96). As Greg McKeown so...

“And if you’re waiting for unanimous approval, you’re never going to ship that important work.”  What a great reminder to have from Seth Godin in his 01/12/2025 blog post.

Practicality and efficiency come to life with these words, reminding us how tools and delegation shape the way we work and collaborate.

“‘Live within your means” in money and time.  Many people are in time debt that they would never accept on their balance sheet.”  In his weekly thought-provoking 1-minute read newsletter, Greg McKeown dropped this knowledge bomb that so many business owners need to hear.

“Appreciate the art of thoughtful disagreement.”  This is one of Ray Dalio’s Principles, and wow, how that landed for me this week.

Welcome to another installment of Quote Vault! This series explores powerful quotes that spark reflection, inspire action, and provide meaningful insights. 

So the last installment of Word Treasures wasn't actually the last one - I have found lots of new words since then.Words can express not just meaning but also beauty, emotion, and nuance. This set of treasures explores the elegance of nicknames, the sweetness of sound, and...