One of my the things I am happiest about doing in 2011 is set up a fund to help third world entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. The fund is supported by my company, Peak Sales Recruiting, and the focus is single mother business operators (..seriously, what could be tougher than being a single mom,…
Author Archives: EliotBurdett
What if you just said “no” once in a while?
A few weeks back, a friend, Rob Lane, dropped into the office and he and I and my business partner, Brent, were chatting about how our work projects have kept us busy and how time has flown since we had last seen each other.
We Are Wired to Climb Mountains
None of us like to think of…
Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness
Great messages in here about the dangers of materialism and consumerism.
How we learn
By three methods we may learn wisdom:
First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and
third by experience, which is the bitterest.
— Confucius
O’Noir Oh My Lord – Eating in the Dark
My wife and I were in Montreal this past weekend and decided to eat at a place we’ve both wanted to check out for a while. I don’t normally write about the great places we have eaten, but this place is different and cool on so many levels.
If you haven’t heard of O’Noir you might…
Reaching Your Goals for the Year
With a few more weeks until year end, now would be a great time to review your progress on your goals for the year if you haven’t already done so recently.
Don’t get discouraged if you feel like you didn’t achieve enough of your goals and don’t give up on your goals thinking there is…
Diet Mistakes
Do you beat yourself up over consuming something that you said you wouldn’t eat? I haven’t drank coffee in a couple of years to avoid caffeine and inadvertently just ate a raw bar that had cocoa in it, which means I just got a dose of caffeine. I thought it was a berry bar and…
You hold the keys to your future
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
— Anthony Robbins
Conduct
“The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
Now that’s self discipline!
Vegan Recipes for Good Eating, Weight Loss and Sports Performance
Anyone who has visited my house knows that when it comes to eating awesome tasting vegan food, I am not the go-to guy. I am all about convenience and nutrition. When it’s time to eat, I tend to comb the fridge for nutrient dense food, chop it up, put it all in a bowl (or…
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I am a Husband, a Father, an Entrepreneur, a Vegan, a Rec Athlete, a Hockey Nut, a Blogger, an Author, and a Partner at Peak Sales Recruiting. Any day I wake up with air in my lungs, it's a good day. Life is good and I believe everyone can achieve more success in business and life by pursuing their passions and leading a balanced, healthy and full life. This blog shares insight and stories about how I achieve balance and success in my own life. To continue reading >> click here <<