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Express more empathy and fewer opinions.

Cash bonuses are logical. They have their place, but the benefit wears off quickly. Experiences, on the other hand, create life-long memories, intense bonding, and team building that you can't put a price on.

Be very thoughtful about every gift you give and every incentive you create. Walk in the shoes of the receiver and think hard about what makes them tick and what will make the biggest impact on them.

Are you taking advice from "successful" people? If so, have you checked their credentials and confirmed their results?

Stop taking advice from "experts" without challenging it. In this video, I break down 10 common nuggets of wisdom that I take issue with (including living a "balanced" life). One quick tip: have more urgency and more of a “now” mentality. Thinking you have all the time in the world is bad advice that often has major costs--especially when there is a client issue.

The Schumacher documentary on Netflix about the German Formula One racing driver Michael Schumacher.

Don’t just watch documentaries. Study them. Take notes. Ask yourself key questions and process it with other deep thinkers. Lastly, don’t forget the popcorn.

Children...yours or others. My heart was full this week celebrating Dylan's 8th birthday and watching Dylan and Tico's ji-jitsu sparring matches.

Make a gratitude list this weekend and start every day this week by reading it.