Are you feeling down and discouraged? Encourage someone else. Feeling off and anxious? Express gratitude to someone in your life. Experiencing loneliness? Text a friend and remind them of “that one time you both did that thing.” This is totally … Read More
“Sammy”, Brought to You By, Sammy
I didn’t sit down on Christmas Eve to write a children’s book. I sat down because I felt as though something wanted to be written. So I listened. I pulled out my pen and journal and within an hour, I … Read More
Take a Gratitude Minute
Stop. Stop everything. And just feel. Feel grateful. Feel love. Feel the joy of being alive. You have family. You have friends. You have possibilities. Connect to yourself. Where you put your attention is where you put your energy. Take … Read More
How to Make 2020 Your BEST Year! 4 Ways to Invest in Your Future
I thought my ears might start bleeding. I immediately cringed. Such a dangerous statement and belief—acted upon—will wreak havoc in your financial life. What did he say that was so terrible? “Man, business wise, 2020 is gonna practically be a … Read More
I Want to Punch Them In The Face…Is That So Bad?
Picture that person. Who do YOU want to smack in the face?? They’re in your office, getting under your skin, just… breathing. Or maybe it’s a family member? You know who I’m talking about… They sit wrong. They text too … Read More
The Universe Has Your Back
I fought back my tears because I didn’t want them to see me cry. They shoved me against a wall, grabbed my head, opened my mouth, and poured a bottle of Tabasco sauce down my throat, laughing all the while, … Read More
Courage Isn’t The Absence of Fear
It’s so easy to talk about courage when things are great, and when life is going our way. It’s completely different to be in the middle of the storm, trees falling, the wind whipping, battered by the rain and darkness, … Read More
The Best Analogy I’ve Ever Heard for Achievement
There’s a secret you should know. Buried in that spot—right there—is your treasure. How do I know? I just know. It’s there, and it exists, and it’s waiting for you. And to get to your buried treasure, all you have … Read More
Tweaks, Ideas, and Shenanigans: A Month in the Life of Don Alley
Ever wonder what we’re up to, and what’s happening in our companies behind the scenes? I thought it would be fun to look back through my journal over the last 30 days and make a list of the new ideas … Read More
Do You Use Harmful Phrases Like These? What NOT to Say—EVER!
It was awful…the vulgarity that came out of my mouth. Frankly, I’m embarrassed to write it. A little context, here’s what was happening in my life last week: ➡️ Closing on a new house Friday ➡️ Moving the following Monday … Read More