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A Day That Changed My Life - Kairos Kick-Off

A year ago today, a day changed my life. One of my closest friends, Bryan Wish, invited me to volunteer for a kick-off conference...

How to Pitch to Casey Neistat

Have you ever completely nailed a pitch, presentation or sales meeting? How did it feel? How did you celebrate? That feeling of...

Hacks for When Your Identity is Hacked

I was almost done cooking lunch when the phone call rang. "Hello, this is Denise from Lending Tree calling to confirm your mortgage...

Getting a Good Start Isn't Good Enough

Growing up, my mother stressed the importance of first impressions. Lock eyes. Firm handshake. Polite confidence. Passionate energy....

Birthdays are a BIG deal.

Live everyday like it's your birthday. Then, birthdays will become a big deal. Then, you'll have a year full of life to look back on

Knockout Advice for Entrepreneurs Entering the Startup Ring

The boxing idioms in business and in life are figuratively everywhere. Steve Jobs found himself on the ropes after he was fired from...

Brawl for a Cause

Challenge yourself like never before. Train for weeks to compete in your first fight for something bigger than yourself. Show a crowd of...