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There’s a little-known fact that the section of The ONE Thing called “Big is Bad” almost didn’t make the final cut of the manuscript. It wasn’t until getting some last-minute buy-in from everyone involved in the project that it was placed back in the book for publication. And that wasn’t as easy as you might think. 

Last month, the beloved travel center chain—also known as a “gas station on steroids”—Buc-ee’s caught its cult following by surprise when it received the lowest possible rating from the Better Business Bureau. The BBB gave the company an F, citing Buc-ee’s customer service not being up to par with 88 unanswered complaints filed against the chain through the bureau. 

When people think of military-style leadership, they imagine orders shouted, and orders being followed with a Yes Sir! The standard format for any bad situation would be for someone to come in, take control, and tell people what to do. But in his book Turn the Ship Around, Captain David Marquet challenges this “leader-follower” style. 

If you missed Family Reunion’s sold-out CEO Summit this year, or got lost in the rain, you’re in luck. We’re here to open our notebooks and share impactful takeaways from each dynamic speaker. 

There’s a difference between having financial riches and having financial wealth. To have riches is to have money. You can work a 9-5 job each and every day of your life and earn a lot of money. Do this, and sure, you’ll be considered “rich.” But what happens to the money coming in when you stop working? 

Gary and Jay write in The Millionaire Real Estate Agent that “Because Millionaire Real Estate Agents have made a commitment to succeed through others, they will continually need to look for talent,” (p. 203). This means “building your bench” and consistently looking for people who could be great additions to your organization, should the opportunity arise. 

Planning mode is on for this year. Champagne (or sparkling cider) has been  popped, resolutions made, and many of us are already starting on our goals for the upcoming twelve months. But before we get too deep into things, it’s important we look back at last year. When we take  inventory on what we accomplished, what we fell short on, and where we are at, it will help us better tackle what’s next. 

Wow, what a whirlwind! This year was fun, inspiring, challenging, and an overflow of other adjectives. To celebrate another 365 days doing what we enjoy most (providing you with inspiring and educational content), we want to look back at our most-loved articles from this year. 

If having another perspective is better, wouldn’t it be best to go even further down that line of thought and bring more minds into your business discussions? We’re not suggesting mob mentality, but rather an exclusive assembly of thinkers that work together in a “mastermind” group.

It’s 4:15 p.m. on Friday and your client is on the proverbial ledge about the inspection happening next week. They need to know every detail about the process and want reassurance that it will all go according to “The Plan.” Lucky them. That’s because you, as their fiduciary, know exactly what to say to ease their fears.

What does attaining financial wealth mean to you? 

As we journey toward financial goals, one essential question to ask ourselves is why we want more money. Financial wealth means owning assets that generate money for you, and in doing so, leverages your time to allow you to live out your purpose. So, if we don’t have enough money to finance our calling in life, then we haven’t achieved financial wealth.

To many people, being a perfectionist means being confident, focused, and decisive. The truth is often the opposite. On one hand, we brag that perfectionism motivates us to work longer hours and maintain laser-like focus. On the other hand, we use “perfectionist” as an insult for someone who is rigid and sets unrealistic standards for themselves and others.