Mike Budny

what it is, what it isn’t

Mike Budny — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:25:56 +0000

What it is: Giving your gift Doing your best work Creating substance Helping define an experience for others to enjoy Opening opportunities for those who deserve it Sharing and collaborating Breaking the mold Doing the impossible Defying the odds Testing the …

Jerry Seinfeld blew my mind.

Mike Budny — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:03:34 +0000

I watched the movie Comedian released in 2002 featuring Jerry Seinfeld, last night. WOW, what a movie! It’s a real raw look at giving your gift and doing the work. No matter what you’ve achieved in your career EVEN if you’ve …

It’s not working for me

Mike Budny — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:07 +0000

Ever since the age of 18, I’ve been surrounded by entrepreneurs most of which had kids older than me. One thing that has always surprised me and has never seemed to make sense to me is how many people use …

Disappointment

Mike Budny — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:13:01 +0000

Disappointment. You know that thing that reminds you that you’re not good enough, you aren’t where you thought you should be, or that puts you “back in your place.” Where does it come from? One place it comes from …

Why do you play the game?

Mike Budny — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:24:33 +0000

If it’s for eventually arriving… I’m sorry. (because it won’t happen) There is no such thing. Truth be told there isn’t a pot of gold on the other side of the rainbow… just another god damn rainbow.

What Questions Are You Asking?

Mike Budny — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:28:49 +0000

Most people in business seek to answer their desire for more profit by asking all the wrong questions… Such as: How can we generate more revenue? How do we increase our profitability? What additional things can we sell? Can we monetize …

Get Stupid

Mike Budny — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:04:12 +0000

Smart people don’t build their wild dreams, they work for the people dumb enough that do. Contrary to popular belief the LAST thing you need right now is another “good idea.” Smart people will tell you all the reasons why …

Dealing with Resistance

Mike Budny — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:35:19 +0000

Resistance is, as brilliantly written about in Steven Pressfield’s book The War of Art, what prevents us from sitting down and doing the work. Doing the work is another phrase we at MIGHT call giving your gift or going for it. …

Reasons

Mike Budny — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:58:19 +0000

All the reasons in the world will direct you to do what is safe, smart, and sound. The only problem is… this contradicts everything you truly desire for yourself. Timing will never be right, the environment will never be perfect, and your plans will …

Aim for Comfort, Achieve Broke

Mike Budny — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:33:32 +0000

It’s natural and easy to slip into comfort. Crazy thing is, we can slip into comfort WHILE struggling. It can become a way of life, who we are and how we identify ourselves. If you think this MIGHT be you, …