October, 2016 | Living the Multiple Income Streams Dream

Success Profiles- Retired S.C. Firefighter Raises $1 Million for Hands-Free Hose

by trk2nSmall Biz Success October 27, 20160 comments

I coach people in high risk/high stress occupations and help them find enjoyable second careers after spending time in uniform. Because of that, I enjoy coming across success stories of folks who hit the ground running after their time downrange. I came across this one in an EMS newsletter. I hope it encourages you and provides …

Announcing Our Newest Sponsor…Peak Energy Performance Therapy

by trk2nMastering the Art of Living October 26, 20160 comments

I wanted to announce the newest sponsor who is assisting the Powers family on our adventures. Carrie Lane and Peak Energy Performance Therapy will be helping us with a program we need to turn our bodies into finely tuned human performance machines. Carrie Lane with Meghan Briggs, a track and field star at the University …

Quit Making Dumb Goals. Make them S-M-A-R-T.

by trk2nLevel Up October 19, 2016December 6, 20210 comments

I teach a lot on goal-setting at various conferences and with my coaching clients. Depending on my time with them, I may delve deeper into other related issues, but a core piece of my goal-setting process is the SMART method. The SMART method is pretty easy and simple to remember. It’s one of the …

Is Your Team Anything Like the Star Wars Crew?

by trk2nLevel Up October 19, 20160 comments

Aside from the obvious enjoyment of interstellar travel and light saber duels, the Star Wars movies offer a great many lessons in other areas. Because team building is a primary focus of my speaking, I would like to point out a few lessons from Han Solo and others as they relate to teams. Small teams can …

Should CPR Training Be Required in High School?

by trk2nStreams of Income Podcast October 18, 20160 comments

Should CPR Training Be Required in High School? It’s a good question, and, for at least one school district in the United States, it’s been answered. Check out this recent headline- D.C. Requires CPR Training for High School Graduates. Personally, I think it’s one of the smartest ideas to come out of DC in a long …

Got Ruck?

by trk2nMastering the Art of Living October 11, 20160 comments

How many of you out there enjoy rucking for exercise? I’m hoping it’s not just the former military guys that do it. Check out this article about me that just came out recently. I hope it will stoke your fires! This message was written by a team of geeks, nerds, gamers, and Dr. David Powers. …