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Halt the Hectic This Holiday (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #305)

Year-end tax consequences, a crazy travel schedule, political unrest, a child who just can't wait. Sound like your Christmas?

Why Optimism Can Leave You Frustrated (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #302)

Simple optimism has its limits. Positive thinking, in contrast, will help you develop mental toughness.

Use The Power of Reflection (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #299)

Use this often-overlooked habit of world-class athletes to get more out of Q3 and set yourself up to be a world-class advisor.

Make Your Client a Referral Hero (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #297)

Use this small riff on the I've always recommended advisors use to make it even more effective...

It’s Okay to Say, “We Don’t Work That Way” (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #296)

If prospects want to work with you, but only on their terms, it's not going to be a good fit. Be confident in sticking to your process...

Don’t Open the Door to Strangers (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #288)

When you ask prospects what they're hearing from their advisors, you unnecessarily invite those advisors into your conversation and immediately risk losing control.

Go Ahead and Love on Your Small Clients (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #286)

A bigger business isn't always a better business, especially if you like working with smaller clients.

Giant Success Starts With Small Steps Like These (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #285)

When we see the constant parade of other people's success on social media, it can make us feel like it's taking forever to make progress toward the success we want. Yet, one of the best ways to foster success is...

Hard Work Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #280)

When people ask you how things are going, is "We're working hard!" your default response? Take another approach.

Don’t Do This, Especially in the Dark (Distraction-Proof Advisor Idea Video #279)

The middle of the night, when you're lying in the dark, is the worst time to worry. Do this instead.