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Book of Jay Blog
My thoughts and perspective on culture, personal growth, masculinity and authentic leadership.
Running a small business sometimes feels like juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle. Every day, you wear ten hats: salesperson, customer service rep, marketing manager, sometimes even janito...
 When you hear the word tough, what comes to mind?
For a lot of us, it’s the image of someone powering through no matter what, gritting their teeth, ignoring pain, and pushing until they collapse acr...
If your business stopped bringing in money today, how long could you keep the lights on before things got uncomfortable? A few months? A couple of weeks? Maybe just enough time to polish your résumé a...
We’ve all had those days when life cranks up the heat.
Your inbox is overflowing, your phone won’t stop buzzing, deadlines are breathing down your neck... and just when you think you’ve caught a break,...
 You're not alone if your small business is being held together by good wishes and duct tape financing. Entrepreneurs have had the crushing weight of the thought, “We're broke again,” even as revenue ...
 Music is a powerful force. It's more than just sound waves and rhythms; it's a language of shared experiences and emotions. It serves as a personal soundtrack of identity, yet it also forges connecti...
 If you're a small business owner, let's discuss where your money goes. What are you spending too much on right now? What expenses are helping you grow? And which ones are quietly draining your profit...
The average human lifespan is 4,000 weeks.
That’s it.
I had to sit with that number momentarily when I first heard it. At 59, I’ve already lived through most of those weeks. And while I’m not afraid...
As a passionate small business owner, it’s incredible to see your hard work paying off and your business flourishing! You’re investing countless hours, attracting new clients, and launching exciting m...
Have you ever stopped to think about how much time you have? Not in hours or days—but in weeks. About 4,000 weeks. That's roughly how many weeks the average person gets if they live to be 80. It's a s...
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We live in a world where it's never been easier to connect—and yet so many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Whether it's the aftermath of the pandemic, remote work, or the digital noise that...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—and this year, I had the absolute honor of sitting down with licensed therapist Dawn Swan for a profoundly moving conversation on the Just Human podcast. What unfo...
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