Dear subscriber, Any probate lawyer will tell you… … where there’s a will, there’s a way! Listen, I’ve been studying the world’s most successful people for a bunch of years. The question’s always the same: What common trait do these high achievers have that separates them from the hoi polio?
“My favorite animal is steak.” ~ Fran Lebowitz That above quote has nothing to do with today’s email. I just like it. I apologize for wasting 2 seconds of your time. OK. Let’s get into the real meat and potatoes of today’s message, shall we? Listen, recently
Dear subscriber, For a brief (very brief) period of my life, I was a professional drummer. I was not a naturally talented drummer. I had to work harder than an ugly stripper to get to the level I achieved. And even that level was not enough to cut it in
“At the break of dawn, I rouse from sleep, light a cigar, and savor my morning coffee as I delve into the sage and witty writings of Kelvin Dorsey.” ~ Mark Twain Dear subscriber, When it comes to misattributed quotes… … Mark Twain reigns supreme. Benjamin Franklin would
Dear subscriber, The average person learns from experts in their industry. The smart individual learns from experts from every industry. And the super smart person learns from… … Anyone and Everyone! The truth is, there are lessons to be gleaned in every situation, every place, and from every thing, and
Dear subscriber, When life seems dull and daily chores are getting you down… … where do you turn? To Papa Maverick’s newsletter, of course! OK. Perhaps I’m giving myself a little too much credit there. But I’ll tell you this: For those whose sales aren’t doing so goodly, or
“Do you like Phil Collins?” ~ Patrick Bateman (American Psycho) Dear subscriber, I’m not ashamed to admit, I’m a big Phil Collins fan. People don’t realize how ridiculously talented this guy is. When it comes to sheer musical talent, Phil Collins is painting with a full set
Dear subscriber, You ever heard this sales axiom? “You must believe in your product!” Of course you have. Is it true? Sure it is. However, there’s a caveat. Mull over this: If there is no demand for what you sell, it doesn’t matter what YOU believe. You could sincerely
Dear subscriber, What makes someone a well-adjusted and compos mentis member of society? Is it their income? Their social status? Their character? Maybe it’s the skill of nodding along to your friend’s conspiracy theories without rolling your eyes, or not knee-jerkily commenting on every online post you disagree with
“I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands.” ~ Steven Wright Dear subscriber, A favorite quote of mine is from the great American football coach Vince Lombardi. He once yelled this: PRACTICE DOES NOT MAKE PERFECT. PERFECT PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!! Agreed. Think about
