Russ Dalbey's Blog

In my long career, I’ve seen over and over that many people seem to be seeking some magic trick… a mysterious, only-known-by-a-few secret to live the perfect life and make your dreams come true. The truth is that there is no magic for this. There is no secret password to whisper to open the [...]

Need some inspiration today? Check out this great story. This 18-year-old woman from California is the youngest American to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest. INCREDIBLE!
I especially love the quote from her older brother: “She has an incredible amount of perseverance, and once she sets her mind to it, it gets done.”
That’s what [...]

I’ve been in this business for a long time… over 15 years. I’ve seen a lot! You might think I know it all now.
Well, you’d be mistaken on that count. On the contrary, there are plenty of days where I am asked a question I don’t know the answer to, or learn something that I [...]

One of the most important tools for any business is a web site. I think this is particularly important to the small business owner, especially if you have the ability to work with customers outside of your local area. It’s pretty easy and inexpensive to set one up these days.
But, as you may have [...]

Here’s a great article from the Washington Post by Martha Hamilton about teaching teenagers about financial accountability, Roth IRAs, and saving for the future. I encourage you to share it with your kids… you can’t start too early!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/19/AR2007051900851.html
Warmly,
RussFounder of Winning in the Cash Flow BusinessDalbey Education Institute 

If I had to choose just ONE THING that best sums up the way I live my life and run my business – the critical action that I believe all but guarantees success in anything you do – it’s the setting of goals and the ambitious and determined pursuit of those goals.
I’ve often written and [...]

As some of you might know, I have been a competitive cyclist all of my life. I’ve been fortunate enough to have traveled the world with the U.S. Olympic cycling team. And there are few things in life that have meant more to me than cycling. Even now, cycling is an enormous part of my [...]

Remember interviewing for a job? For some of you, it might feel like a past life.
Being a little nervous, even though you’re thoroughly prepared. Showing up early. Dressing in professional business wear, using the lint brush, making sure there’s nothing stuck in your teeth.
Whew… sure is nice that all that’s over with, now you [...]

I firmly believe that one of the key ingredients to running a successful business – and to really enjoying life in general – is having the right mindset. Your attitude has such a powerful effect on what you’re able to do, that it really should be treated like something physical. It’s just like how athletes [...]

Do you sometimes feel that life’s already passed you by… that you’re "too old now" to do what you once wanted to do?
Nonsense!
If you don’t believe me, then maybe this story will help convince you…
Click here to read about Nola Ochs of Hays, Kansas
Here’s a new one for the record books… literally! Nola is [...]