What if I told you the “hustle” movement was a lie? Before you gasp in shock, hear me out. Our society seems to celebrate the mentality of “work hard, play later” and that being busy means you must be successful—but that’s simply not true. The most successful people I have ever coached know that focusing … Continue reading “Why focusing on results is more effective than hustling”
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How I went from Chaos Master to a time management expert
How chaotic would you rate your average workday on a scale of 1-10? One is no chaos at all. Ten is a total mess—a flurry of jumping from texts to emails, to unproductive meetings, interruptions from coworkers and so on. If you’re around a five or higher, I want you to know there IS hope! … Continue reading “How I went from Chaos Master to a time management expert”
Why practice—with a little guidance—makes perfect!
If you want someone to master a system, let them practice using roleplaying and guided exercises. No one’s ever become more muscular just by watching a coach lift weights. During practicing, provide feedback and correction as needed. Make small corrections to guide people toward habits that get the best possible results. Learn more about booking … Continue reading “Why practice—with a little guidance—makes perfect!”
How to create a system for proper training
Telling people what they should do isn’t enough. To be able to repeat training and make performance consistent, we must document it into a system. Begin with something simple like a bullet point list or explainer video recorded with your phone. Then use that system record as the basis for training. Learn more about booking Dave to speak at your … Continue reading “How to create a system for proper training”
How education fails without accountability
I had an interesting conversation with my Lyft driver today on the way to a local speaking event that tied in with the topic I was going to speak on at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. We were discussing how he has a side business as a nutritional coach and that even though … Continue reading “How education fails without accountability”