Q:           I have a great vision of where I want my life and my business to go, but I can never seem to get on top of it all and feel like I’m gaining any ground.  Just when I think I’m getting a handle on things, five more things get dumped on my to-do list and I’m always playing catch up.  How do you avoid always feeling buried by it all? A:            Ah, I feel for you as for years I suffered from the exact same affliction and to date, I can tell you with absolute certainty that the...

  Q:           I work 60 hours a week and have three active kids.  My wife and I go from 6 AM until nearly midnight 7 days a week.  What can I do to maintain a romantic relationship with my wife and passion in our relationship? A:            Good question and the answer is simple.  Yet simple is not to be confused with easy.  First I think we need to arrive at an understanding of what constitutes romance and passion in a relationship.  To be sure, men and women will likely have anywhere from somewhat to drastically different views about what speaks...

  Q:           I consider myself a born entrepreneur and want to work hard to build a business for my family and our future but I am often torn between how much to work and sacrifice now for benefits in the future vs. taking time to be more, “in the moment,” as they say.  How do you know how to strike a balance? A:            I whole heartedly believe that “balance” lies in your perception of what you are doing.  I often hear parents talk in terms of “sacrifices” they make for their kids.  I can tell you with absolute certainty that...

 Q:           My wife’s parents are a major source of tension in our relationship and I’m trying to find a way to manage the situation without much luck. How much does THAT relationship need to be part of OUR relationship? A:            I think this is one of those questions that has existed since the dawn of time without ever a singular answer that could possibly suffice for all situations and relationships.   As much as we can all howl with laughter as we watch “Meet the Parents,” the realities can often be less than a laughing matter.  Stereotypes aside, in my experience...

Q: My husband and I are expecting our first baby in September. He was raised with spanking and thinks it is ok to do occasionally. I disagree and was wondering your thoughts. A: The first thought that comes to my mind is whether or not you ever engaged in this discussion before you were married much less before you decided to have a baby. Because as far as I’m concerned this is a deal breaker. This is one of those topics for me that has no gray area, no middle ground and no room for a difference of opinion. At...

So it’s Sunday morning and Greg and I are heading to the zoo with the kids. And of course, living in Seattle and knowing that its about 45 degrees and cloudy out, a stop at Starbucks is in order. Oh, who am I kidding…a Starbucks stop is always in order and has nothing to do with the weather. So Greg pulls up and I run in to grab our drinks. As it turns out, the after church crowd has gathered at this particular Starbuck’s and there is an insanely long line. Ah well, it’s not like it’s an option to...

Announcing our next two Teleseminar Series: 3 and 4, with 24 hours of education in each.  For the next week we are offering these to together at a substantial discount off the regular price.  These will be offered in digital download format so you can buy, download, and listen instantly.  After next weeks podcast we will only offer Series 3 and 4 separately at their regular price. We also now offer our new Mastering the BirdLetter package in digital download as well.

I’m one of the lucky ones.  One of those amazingly fortunate people who always looked forward to Thanksgiving rather than wondering how on earth I share genetic material with the people I find myself surrounded by.  And mind you that isn’t a statement of better or worse; it’s just a statement of different.  Sometimes drastically different.  I was fortunate because I had the most amazing grandmother a girl could ask for.  Nothing about her life was showy or boisterous or big, but she is still one of the most amazing people I have ever met.  And while she always created...

For those of you who are Turkey Roasting, potato mashing, gravy making authorities my troubles will either have you sympathizing with my plight, or finding moderate humor in my ineptitude.  Today I picked up our Thanksgiving Turkey.  A free range, vegetarian fed, antibiotic and hormone free 25 lb. hen turkey.  With all that going for it, I can’t help but think it should have landed in a more capable kitchen than mine.  I have poured through Holiday magazines all promising a fuss free, stress free Thanksgiving experience replete with menus, timetables, make ahead options and creative ambiance that would leave...

“THAT was an inspiring teleseminar!” At Reach Returns we endeavor to bring to you an amazing, entertaining, and informative experience each and every Wednesday night.  Last Wednesday, with that aim in mind, we struck teleseminar gold!  Just a sampling of the comments we have received so far; “I could go on and on about the information that was presented.  The main thing that struck me was the depth on content.” “Mike was such a wealth of incredible knowledge.  I love it.” “I couldn’t take notes fast enough.” “Full of good old fashioned work ethic.” “We love it!  Great talk from...