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Harmony in the Middle: Uniting for Success and Well-Being
In a world too often divided by “us versus them” thinking, it’s time to embrace a middle path—one that unites us through empathy, understanding, and shared humanity. Instead of letting intolerance and extremism dictate our relationships, we have the opportunity to create a culture rooted in kindn...
by Brent Haydey —
Mar 25, 2025
forming connections articles
Unleash Leverage: Transforming Busyness into Breakthroughs
As a business owner, I’ve felt the constant tug-of-war between an overflowing schedule and the need to focus on growth. In my journey, I discovered that true freedom comes not from doing more, but from leveraging what we already have. Experts like Tim Ferriss and Gary Keller have championed the p...
by Brent Haydey —
Mar 18, 2025
peak performance articles
Sitting Is The New Smoking
We’ve known for decades the detrimental impact of smoking, yet many still just don’t get it. Today, I want to address a hidden threat many of us face as business owners that can also have a very detrimental impact on your work and your life; sitting. It's easy to get caught up in your daily grind...
by Brent Haydey —
Mar 11, 2025
being healthy articles
Harnessing Entrepreneurial Flow: How Mindful Strategies Unlock Peak Performance
In the entrepreneurial realm, success isn’t measured solely by long hours—it’s about creating a state where clarity meets action, a state Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls “flow.” When your skills align perfectly with your challenges and your deep underlying sense of purpose, you become fully immerse...
by Brent Haydey —
Mar 04, 2025
peak performance articles
When Opportunity Knocks
In today’s age of information overload opportunities are everywhere, but are they really worth pursuing?
Sometimes you find them when you are open and looking. They can be very enticing. But if you suffer from shiny object syndrome this could be a problem.
“That could be very lucrative.”
“That m...
by Brent Haydey —
Feb 25, 2025
peak performance articles
Finding the Perfect Mentor: 4 Keys to Life-Changing Guidance
In today’s dynamic business landscape, having a mentor is invaluable. Choosing the right mentor can be the turning point in your business journey. Whether you’re self-employed professional, a small business owner, or the owner of a larger business, aligning with the right mentor is essential for ...
by Brent Haydey —
Feb 11, 2025
peak performance articles
Even Better Than Work-Life Balance
Today’s Making Waves is a refreshing look at work-life balance.
Work-life balance. It’s a great concept, but maybe the phrase is now broken. You either love it or dismiss it as a myth, feeling it’s so far off that it’s not worth pursuing. That mindset is limiting and, frankly, untrue.
I believe w...
by Brent Haydey —
Feb 04, 2025
peak performance articles
How To Live A Long, Long Life
Today’s Making Waves is a deep dive into living a long, long life.
How long do you think you’ll live?
What number just popped into your mind?
At some point in your life you began to formulate a belief of how long you would live. It may have been influenced by your parents and how long they lived,...
by Brent Haydey —
Jan 28, 2025
being healthy articles
Feeling The Weight Of The World?
Today’s Making Waves is a deep dive into what to do when facing uncertain times.
These are turbulent times. Global issues continue to spin almost out of control. You might not be able to predict the impact that things happening elsewhere will have on you or your business. Nationally, things like ...
by Brent Haydey —
Jan 21, 2025
peak performance articles
The Blame Game: Breaking Free to Build Trust
Trust is the foundation of success, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or broader organizations. When nurtured, trust empowers us to achieve our goals, foster growth, and create meaningful connections.
It starts with self-trust. When we trust ourselves, we gain the clarity and...
by Brent Haydey —
Jan 14, 2025
forming connections articles
What’s Your Word of the Year (WOTY)?
Today’s Making Waves is a deep dive into a simple tool that will help you stay aligned to your goals all year long.
For the year ahead, my Word of the Year is Listen.
Last year, it was Give. Before that, it was Teamwork and Voice.
Each WOTY has been a guiding light for me, helping me stay aligned...
by Brent Haydey —
Jan 07, 2025
peak performance articles
The Missing Piece In Your Annual Planning
Today’s Making Waves is a deep dive into annual planning that lays the foundation for work and life success.
As the year turns, how will you ensure this next one is your best yet—at work, at home, and everywhere in between?
Many business owners focus solely on professional goals, forgetting to pl...
by Brent Haydey —
Dec 31, 2024
peak performance articles
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