Being in the sales world I have wrestled with this debate: Is comparing yourself to other reps hurting your confidence and performance more than it helps? This is applicable to not just sales people! I have always been a competitive person and I can't help myself but compare myself to others, but does this help or hurt me? Sometimes it gets me fired up and sometimes it makes me question if I have what it takes. Can you balance both ?

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I’ve been wrestling with a question: Can accountability actually be learned? David Meltzer says no — it’s one of the four traits he cannot teach anyone. Leila Hormozi says yes — accountability can be broken into levels and developed like any other skill. So who’s right? Turns out, they both are. Because they’re talking about two different kinds of accountability. 1. Foundational Accountability (Meltzer) This is the deep, internal stuff: - “I’m responsible for my life.” - “Everything happens for me.” - “I look inward first.” You can’t teach this to someone who rejects responsibility.It’s a shift in worldview — a personal choice. Most people don’t fail at tasks. They fail at ownership. This is why the wrong person will never become the right person… no matter how much training you throw at them. 2. Functional Accountability (Hormozi) This is the practical, behavioral side: - how to communicate - how to make decisions - how to recommend vs. ask - how to own outcomes - how to close the loop Most people are willing to be accountable…they just don’t know how to do it consistently. And this is teachable — with reps, clarity, and the right progression. ⚡My BoomZeal Insight You can’t teach willingness — Meltzer is right. But once someone is willing, you can absolutely teach the behaviors — and that’s where Hormozi is right. Here's how I think of it: Meltzer is talking about the seed. Hormozi is talking about the garden. One is internal. One is trainable. And together, they explain why accountability feels so rare… and why real leadership requires both. 💥What I’m Building I’m currently working on a simple framework that helps people understand where they are with accountability — and how to level up in a practical, repeatable way. More on that soon. - Is David Meltzer right? Or Leila Hormozi? - Can you teach Accountability and watch it grow? Chime in and make me think! 🤯

As a kid, when I heard “AI,” I envisioned something out of a sci-fi movie. I mean, how many times did I watch Terminator, RoboCop, or The Matrix? Talking about these films with my friends, AI felt complex, distant, and mostly out of reach. I never imagined we’d all have access to such a powerful tool today. I don’t mean fighting robots in an apocalypse. At least not yet. I’m talking about weaving it into your business strategy. AI isn’t just for tech teams. It’s a tool for decision-makers who want sharper insight, faster execution, and more creative problem-solving across every area of the business. Here’s how I see business leaders already using it: ▪️Marketing copy that adapts to tone, audience, and platform ▪️Sales scripts that personalize conversations and boost close rates ▪️Job descriptions that attract the right candidates and save time screening ▪️Streamlining operations with automation and better planning ▪️Training and onboarding materials that scale with growth AI won’t make you a better leader, but by handling repetitive tasks and providing faster insights, it can free you to focus on what really matters: your people, your vision, and your growth. 💡 Where are you seeing the biggest opportunities to bring AI into your leadership toolkit?

I’ve been devouring books for years — mostly through Audible since 2013. But I never stopped to truly organize them: Which ones shaped me the most? So I mapped my all-time favorites through my personal BoomZeal SCARD values that drive how I live, lead, and build. Maybe one of these will spark something in you too. BOOM! 💥 💡 SOLUTION-ORIENTED ...The ones that rewired how I solve problems and build systems. Traction — Gino Wickman > And the entire EOS series (Shine, Rocket Fuel, The EOS Life, etc.) — the premier framework to run your business and your life. This Is Marketing — Seth Godin > Pretty sure I've listened 10+ times already. Marketing is the generous act of solving someone’s problem, not selling your widgets Becoming Your Own Banker — R. Nelson Nash > Boring as hell… until it unlocks your inner wealth architect. Are you in the banking business? Why not? The E-Myth Seminar — Michael Gerber > ALL TIME FAVE! This recording alone changed the trajectory of my entrepreneurial brain as a teenager. 🤝 COLLABORATIVE ...The ones that prove greatness is never built alone. How to Win Friends & Influence People — Dale Carnegie > Come on, this one needs no explanation. Who — Geoff Smart & Randy Street > The manual for hiring and building teams. Right People, Right Seats. Also see: Who Not How — Dan Sullivan > If you want to go further, stop asking “How?” and start asking “Who?” Team of Rivals — Doris Kearns Goodwin > "The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" says it all. Leadership in it's truest form. Delivering Happiness — Tony Hsieh > Zappos’ mind-bending culture of service shattered my idea of being “average” 📏 ACCOUNTABLE ...The ones that remind you that no one’s coming to save you. The Fountainhead — Ayn Rand > For my fellow high-integrity contrarians. Build what you believe in, or don’t bother. The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Ben Horowitz > Narrator Kevin Kenerly brings this sucker to life in living color. He makes shit sandwiches taste gooood Buy Back Your Time — Dan Martell