Dance Like Nobody’s Watching, But Live Like You’re Being Watched
Pretend you’re being watched. There was once a study to find out if the color of an office effected the productivity of those in the
November 3, 2015
From leadership and motivation to daily choices that define us, Mike’s Thoughts explores the deeper side of performance and personal transformation – always with authenticity and a dash of humor.
Pretend you’re being watched. There was once a study to find out if the color of an office effected the productivity of those in the
Today’s Virtuoso Tip: Be Lucky! Huh? How do you just be lucky? Isn’t luck by definition unpredictable? Well, yes and no. You certainly can’t plan luck. However, you
Beware distractions, disguised as opportunities. If you are good at what you do and pursuing your career, opportunities will come your way. As your success grows,
Don’t Start With What’s Possible… I want you to Write music that you can’t play. Or in non-musical terms, set goals that don’t exist. Most
We ALL Need A Good Implosion Every Now And Then! (updated from earlier this year). The Setting… I smiled as I watched last year’s implosion of
Creative Procrastination For Virtuoso Success! (Urgent vs Important) Yes, procrastination can be a good thing. Most of us, with great intentions of doing important things,
Hey! I recorded a live #Blab with Darren LaCroix; my wife, Tara, and a couple of surprise guests about Virtuoso You, what you will learn and
Virtuosos Schedule What’s Important. (“Nobody Gets In To See The Wizard. Not Nobody. Not No How.”) Novelist, William Faulkner, was asked if he writes when
Become a person of impeccable character Highest performers, all truly successful people value their character above all else. My definition of character is “the application
Here’s a fun hypothetical: Let’s say you and I worked together regularly up until a few years ago, what idiosyncrasies might you know about me? You’d know that…1. I don’t use guitar effects like reverb and echo. 2. I don’t use techno-gimmicks like powerpoint or video. 3. I don’t enjoy pre-presentation conference calls with clients because I do my homework and I’ll do a great presentation without it.
This past October I was blessed to speak for the second time for Telogis, an awesome mobile asset tracking company. What a surprise when they said, “Mike, you’ll share the stage with Magic Johnson.” As a Keynote Artist and student of success, I take copious notes and learn from every speaker and entertainer I experience. Magic Johnson was a wealth of success wisdom!
I smiled as I watched last night’s implosion of Debbie Reynolds’ Hollywood Hotel (Greek Isles, Clarion) in Las Vegas. It’s “Star Theater” was the quintessential, old-style Vegas showroom. Over the years it’s been home to countless shows including my “Mike Rayburn and Friends” show five years ago. I have the distinction of having the last sold out show that theater ever saw! (Sniff, smile).