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Last week I celebrated my 45th birthday in Kauai. As a gift to you here are 45 lessons/tips I’ve learned during those years: Lift, carry & drag heavy things. Sprint, jump, & throw. Less is more. Spend more time outside. Play. Prioritize sleep. Meditate. Eat real food. Unplug more. Smile more. Compliment more. Hug more. Laugh more. Take more risks. Give more credit. Learn to write and speak effectively. Learn how to sell. Simplify, always. Make faster decisions. Act like a leader. Learn to tell better stories. Have a mission. Adopt a dog. Make… continue reading.

My guest in this episode is Talent Manager, TV Film Producer and Consultant, Barry Katz. Over the past 30 years no one has had a wider reach in comedy than Barry. He has represented and influenced the careers of some of the biggest names in the industry including Dave Chappelle, Dane Cook, Louis C.K., Tracy Morgan, Jay Mohr and Wanda Sykes, just to name a few. Barry started out as a standup comedian in the late 80’s but quickly discovered that his talent and passion is in finding “the next big thing”. He has made a career out of discovering… continue reading.

On today’s podcast my buddy, Rich Baker, joins me to discuss a variety of topics. Rich is an actor, comedian, and incredibly talented improv performer. He’s a very well read and insightful guy with a unique perspective. We talk all about getting out of your comfort zone, the power of improv comedy and how to get tons of shit done in less time.   Topics Include: Why everyone should study improv comedy. Essential skills for connecting with people and getting them to like you. The rules of improv and how they apply to life and business. A simple technique… continue reading.