The 4 Horsemen of Business Growth
Every business owner I know wants 3 things: more income, more impact, and a better (easier) lifestyle. Ask someone their goals and I’ll bet you a bottle of wine that whatever comes out of their mouth next falls into 1 of those 3 categories. Examples… I’d like to grow my business by 25% this year.…
Read MoreHumans Were Not Designed for Consistency
How many times do you start something new and promise yourself that you will “stick to it?” Maybe that’s a new diet, an exercise regime, going to bed early, or a daily practice in the office. Inevitably, you stop doing it. Why is that? Is it because you’re weak? No, you’re just not designed…
Read More16 Rules To Change the World
Here is something I wrote as a set of rules for myself. I thought it might be useful, if for nothing else, just to show you a new way of thinking. My recommendation is to print out a copy and post it somewhere prominent. You can find a PDF version on my website at www.edrush.com/Bonus.…
Read MoreBe a Leader Who Knows His People
It was cold, wet, and rainy. I was covered with grease, oil, and fuel. My fingers were numb (one was bleeding), and to top it all off, it was 1 a.m. and I needed to sleep. Did I mention it was cold? But even though I wasn’t feeling all warm and fuzzy, they loved every…
Read MoreInto the Darkness and Back Again: The Business Lessons I Learned From Landing on an Aircraft Carrier at Night
“The whole world steps aside for the man who knows where he is going.” – Anonymous They call it “comfort time.” I am not sure who came up with that definition, but in my humble opinion, it was anything but comfortable. You see, there is a time in every Marine fighter pilot’s life when…
Read MoreHow I Train
To become a fighter pilot, I spent years in flight simulators, on the ground, and in the air. I learned just how critical training was. On some occasions, my training literally saved my life. Although my version of training is different now, I still spend time training every day. So — do you…
Read MoreFastest Route Between Two Points
Have you seen the movie Amadeus? If you haven’t, there’s your homework assignment for this weekend, but for now keep reading… In the movie, there’s a point where the King tells Mozart that his symphony has “too many notes.” That’d be like you or me telling Samsung that their new 4K UHD television has…
Read MoreHow to Think on Your Feet When You’re in Front of the Boss
“I know you’ve heard it a thousand times before. But it’s true — hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don’t love something, then don’t do it.” — Ray Bradbury Back in my Marine Corps days, I got an e-mail that read like this: “You…
Read MoreDefine Abundance: How Do You Hit an Unidentified Target?
The answer is… You don’t! In this short video, I’ll briefly explain the importance of defining the target (specifically what abundance means to you). The good news is that once it’s a target, you can hit it. Watch it HERE: As a highly trained, Marine F-18 Fighter Pilot, I am very good at hitting…
Read MoreThe 3 Stages of Money
Did you know there’s different types of money in your business? In this short video, I’ll briefly explain the 3 different types of money. Being familiar with these different types will help you keep more of your money. Watch it HERE: I already know you’re going to get tons of value from the short video…
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