raise your standard

When I first started thinking about how to connect with people after the military, I made the same mistake a lot of us do. I thought the goal was to be everywhere, talk to everyone, and keep every door open. However, I soon realized that focus creates influence and can lead to more meaningful connections. … Read more

Most people think trust starts when you open your mouth. Excellence attracts excellence even before you speak a word. It doesn’t. By the time someone meets you, they’ve already decided whether you’re worth trusting. That decision is made in the quiet moments before the first word is spoken. Excellence attracts excellence in those moments of … Read more