My wife and I launched our architecture firm, Fivecat Studio, in 1999. We were 29 years old. Young, ambitious and a little crazy, we started with no money and no clients. One good lead and some help from a few local architect friends gave us the courage to take a leap of faith, and we went for it. In the 13 plus years we've been in business, I've learned a bunch. Today, I thought I would share a few secrets to our success. Dreams really do come true. If you haven't figured it out by now, I … [Read more...]
10 Tips to Conquer Procrastination
My name is Mark R. LePage and I am a recovering procrastinator. There… I said it. After 40+ years, I don't have much hope of ever finding a cure, but recently I have found some ways to hang on to the wagon and stay focused on getting things done. Here are 10 tips I'm using to conquer my procrastination. 1. Write out a plan. In order to get anything done, you need to create a plan. What does the end result look like and how are you going to make progress. Write it out. As a serial … [Read more...]
The Courage to Proceed
The difference between those who succeed and those who don't? The Courage to Proceed. Dream. Plan. Proceed. Succeed. Step 3 is the most difficult. photo credit: Express Monorail via photopin cc … [Read more...]
How To Complete an Overwhelming Project
Last week I announced the 12/12/12 Project and with it, an invitation for you to join me in committing to your own life altering decision. On December 12, 2012, together, we'll start the next phase of our lives. A life altering commitment is pretty heavy. A 12/12/12 Project is overwhelming by definition. So, how in the world do we approach such a thing? How do we accomplish, quite possibly, one of the most important decisions of our lives? This week, I want to show you a simple way to get … [Read more...]
The 12/12/12 Project
During these next 30 days, I will prepare a most important document; a plan that will change my life. On December 12, 2012, I will take a deep breath, commit to executing the plan and commence with my 12/12/12 Project. What is a 12/12/12 Project? First, I will tell you what it is not. It's not a resolution, where you stop eating chocolate or promise to go to the gym. It's not something you're going to "try", and two months down the road you fall back into your old routine and forget that you … [Read more...]