057 How to turn envy into inspiration
Envy. It's that thing that makes you annoyed anytime you see someone doing the very thing you long to do. Turn that envy into inspiration. Here's how.

Envy. It's that thing that makes you annoyed anytime you see someone doing the very thing you long to do. Turn that envy into inspiration. Here's how.
Winning isn't guaranteed. Failure is. The setbacks we experience have value for our next beginning, if we embrace them.
If we are going to create what matters most for our future, we need to take a deep look into the one thing we are largely oblivious to: the structure in which we work.
Creativity. Whether you think you have it or not, you are creative. And one of the keys to unlocking more margin in your life is to increase your creative power.
The strategy for your future could very well be influenced greatly by a person you have yet to meet. Reciprocal networking is vital to increase your strategic opportunities.
To truly accomplish more—and to release the best within you— you need to unleash the power of delegation. And you don’t need to be a leader of a business to do so.
Why does our fervor to keep New Year resolutions drop off so precipitously in such a short time? Maybe it's because we don't really understand how willpower works. Here's what you need to know.
What do you do when you're overloaded and you run out of margin? The impulse to off-load during those times may hinder your ability to develop true strategic margin.
The answers for your next beginning are most likely in found in the questions you ask another. But how do we get better at asking truly great questions.
A new year and you're off to a great start. But there's one thing that's guaranteed to hold you back: shame. Left unchecked, it'll keep you from your very best.
Influence. We all like to have it. But how can we be a person of deep influence? Leary and Armin, talk about that with T.J. Addington, author of the new book Deep Influence.
If you're confused or bewildered on what to do with your life, it may be time to go on a personal planning retreat. Here's one way you can get the most from your time away.
Expressing gratitude has many benefits. We all know that. But how do we create a lifestyle of gratitude, moving beyond just transactional displays of appreciation?
Have you ever struggled with the idea of self-promotion? You know you need to put yourself out there, but you don't want to be one of those guys. This episode will help you develop the art of healthy self promotion.
We all have something to sell. It may be a product, a service or even yourself. But how do we do it successfully and where do we start?
We all value getting better. But how do we know where to start and what progress we might be making? It may be time to have staff meetings with yourself.
How do you move from hating your life to truly loving it? When Amanda Carroll suddenly found herself alone with three young children, she had to learn how to trust God for her future by learning to love the life she lived, regardless of circumstances she didn't choose.
Are you taking a break or just wasting time? In this episode, we discuss time wasters, why it matters and how to stop wasting time.
It's one thing to get motivated to do something. But how do you create a motivated lifestyle—one of consistent day-to-day motivation? Four habits can help.
You can’t be alive without experiencing conflict. How you handle conflict can turn that next unpleasant encounter into an opportunity to gain influence. Leary and Armin talk about how to handle conflict and some of the ways it's not gone so well for them.
What happens when one looks looks in the mirror and doesn't see what he sees? In 1985 Patrick Morley did just that and found that success had made him sick. He joins us on this episode to tell us his story of discovery and recovery.
We run across them every day it seems: stupid ideas. But what’s the best way to tell someone their idea is stupid?
We might like to think we are lifelong learners. But how do we know if we're are really learning as much as we could be? In this episode we discuss how to create a hunger for learning and how to develop a personal learning plan.
You may be ready to leave your job. Before you do, there are three decisions that can make a big difference.
If it’s been more than 5 years since you’ve looked for a new job—a lot has changed. We talk to recruiting expert Richard Yadon about the new search strategies you need to know.
What role does confidence play in a successful transition to your next venture? How do you keep from becoming too confident?
LinkedIn expert Viveka von Rosen shares her top advice about how to use that powerful social networking tool to supercharge your next transition.
Your next beginning deserves better feedback. In this episode we explore why feedback is important and how to get it.
The way you're thinking about your next great beginning may be keeping you frozen in place—and you may not even know it.
How can you possibly start a new beginning while challenged to keep an old one going? We discuss five principles to pivot in place.