The Second Mix Blog

When I was a performing magician, I had a mentor in the art named Brent Braun, a genius of the theories of performing magic. One of the things I learned from him was that in a magic trick, the most important part is that moment of surprise, that mom…

Do you ever want to do some kind of self-improvement, but find yourself getting annoyed by all the overly positive people who seem to be saying the same things over and over again? People who seem almost too happy? Me too! And that’s what I&rs…

One question I ask myself every morning is “What one thing could I do today that will make this the most valuable day of my life?” I used to just get through the day. I was a night person, and that was my whole goal for the day. If I go…

Even though this episode leans heavily towards marketing, you should stick around for the whole few minutes – because everyone in every job will be able to pull some value out of this. I’ve been having a few conversations with people la…

I used to belong to a tribe that had intellect as its highest value. If you could show off how smart you are, then you were in. It was kind of like a wanna-be-MENSA competition. And here’s the thing: I knew I was intelligent on some level. But…

When you fly a plane, and you are headed to a destination, there are many forces that are working against that plane, and they constantly push it off course. Gravity, the rotation of the earth, wind, weather patterns, all of it could make that plane…

In order to reach new heights, in order to not be living the same day over and over again, there are certain things you need to be looking for, and certain things to reflect on. I could give you a huge list of all the things that you could reflect o…

Life is full of challenges. Some are small, like getting a flat tire on the way to work. Others are large, like losing a job or a loved one. But no matter what size they are, challenges can be difficult to deal with. However, challenges can also be…

We all have a voice inside us that does its best to steal our joy and hurt our productivity.  In the War of Art, Steven Pressfield calls it the Resistance. I’ve heard it referred to as the thief, the villain, the gremlin, one book on eat…

In today's tough job market, it's important to show potential employers and clients what you're made of. Here are a few tips: Dazzle them with your skills and experience. When you're applying for a job or pitching a client, make sure to high…