Concepts

America's small businesses drive innovation, employment, and community vitality—but when it's time to transfer ownership, they face outdated financing methods that leave sellers and buyers frustrated and financially exposed. The current reliance on Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantees c...

In an age of instant access, we often forget: some things can't be bought. A six-pack, for instance, can't be ordered off a shelf. It's not transferable. No one else can do the reps, sweat through the swims, or suffer the diet for you. That sculpted core is not just the result of discipline, it's...

There's a quiet power in pressure. Applied with precision, it transforms markets, behavior, and entire industries. And right now, America stands at a pivotal moment—where tariffs, often dismissed as crude tools, can be reimagined as part of a larger, far more elegant strategy. One that blends ta...

Florence Chadwick's story of swimming from Catalina Island to California is more than an inspirational anecdote—it's a profound metaphor for the relationship between conduct, vision, and achievement. The first time she attempted the swim, heavy fog blinded her view of the shoreline. Discouraged, ...

Today, during a routine benefits renewal call for our company, my business partner and I came to a staggering realization: just for our health insurance premiums alone, we were facing an increase of nearly 42%, pushing our combined annual costs toward six figures. The most frustrating part? Our a...

The IRS at a Crossroads: Reform or Redundancy? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is facing a reckoning. For decades, the agency has operated under an outdated and increasingly ineffective model—one that prioritizes enforcement over engagement and bureaucracy over efficiency. The result? A sys...

High achievers don't leave success to chance. Whether in the boardroom, on the trading floor, or leading a team through uncertainty, you master the art of execution under pressure. You strategize, adapt, and dominate when it matters most. But there's one critical area where even the best falter—...

We've all seen it - a lone shopping cart sitting idle in a parking space, left behind by someone who couldn't be bothered to return it. It's a small thing, right? Just a cart. Just a minor inconvenience for the next driver or an extra task for the store employee. But is it really just that? The ...

What Secretary Hegseth's Case Teaches About Fighting Back Some battles in life are not fought with swords or in courtrooms but in the suffocating grip of bureaucracy. Leadership, influence, and innovation often come at a cost—one measured not only in financial terms but in resilience, reputation...

When I was younger, one of my favorite songs was Bon Jovi's It's My Life. You know the one—full of that fist-pumping, live-on-your-own-terms swagger that makes you think you can conquer the world in a pair of leather pants. This morning, a remix popped up featuring Pitbull, and I had to play it. ...

  Life often mirrors a battlefield—not one of physical combat, but one where the challenges of leadership, conviction, and principle test our resolve. Recently, I was reminded of a Navy SEAL mantra: “Shoot, Move, Communicate.” Born in high-stakes moments of chaos, this mantra carries a wisdom th...

As Halloween draws near, we don our most elaborate disguises, playing roles that delight or frighten, perhaps even revealing a glimpse of who we secretly wish to be—or avoid becoming. But here's a twist: what if the masks we wear on October 31st aren't ...

  Ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right, and you can't quite put your finger on why? I recently lived through one, thanks to a sneaky little culprit: my phone. I plugged it in before bed, thinking it would be fully charged by morning, only to wake up and realize it hadn't ch...

Leonardo da Vinci’s genius came not from focusing on a single discipline, but by mastering diverse fields and understanding their interconnectedness. His study of anatomy didn’t just make his art lifelike—it fueled his engineering and military innovations. In today’s world, the same principle applies: by integrating mastery of body, balance, being, and business, we unlock automaticity, allowing us to achieve higher levels of success with less effort. This blog explores how modern executives can apply Da Vinci’s approach to compounding returns across all aspects of life.

This weekend, I had the profound honor of swimming alongside some of our county's finest—Navy SEALs, Olympic and professional athletes, and other patriots—at the NYC Navy SEAL Swim. This remarkable event, a 3.5-mile swim in the Hudson River followed by a flag run and three grueling honor workouts...

  In contemplating the question "What am I here for?" inspired by Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life, we're reminded that our purpose is multifaceted, encompassing worship, fellowship, discipleship, ministry, and mission. This framework isn't just a spiritual guide but a powerful lens through...

The concept of willpower, as explored in Roy Baumeister's book, provides a powerful metaphor for our daily lives. We each start the day with a finite amount of willpower—a "Willpower Reserve"—that we draw from throughout the day. Much like managing a financial portfolio, how we allocate this prec...

As we navigate the complexities of our daily lives, both personal and professional, I've been pondering the concept of natural efficiency. It's a principle beautifully exemplified by something as simple and unassuming as a sweet potato. This humble vegetable, often overlooked, is a marvel of nutr...

In our journey through life and business, the conversations we engage in often reflect the depth of our thinking and the breadth of our aspirations. There's a popular adage that says, "Small minds talk about people, average minds talk about events, and great minds talk about ideas." This week's r...

When Roman soldiers crossed the Rubicon, a small river in northeastern Italy, they transitioned from the life of a soldier to that of a citizen. This symbolic crossing marked a profound shift in responsibilities and duties—from defending and expanding the empire to serving and upholding the repub...