Life by Design – How I built a Life of Purpose, Intent and Meaning
Most people drift through life. Here’s how Jack Daly’s Life by Design approach helped me live on purpose, track what matters, and build a year worth remembering.
Trading the New York Minute for the Mediterranean Hour
Most people chase speed and hustle, but a week in Crete taught me that building a business you can unplug from is the real win.
The Mirage of More: Dubai, Ambition, and What Really Matters
I spent a week in Dubai—land of endless hustle, luxury, and status. Instead of getting inspired to do more, I came home convinced that “more” isn’t better. Real success? It’s about knowing what’s enough and building a life that actually feels good, not just looks good.
The Hacker in Me
I used to think I was making progress. But really, I was just coasting. Especially when it came to drumming. Then a campmate sent me a short book that hit me square in the gut. It exposed the part of me that wants growth without grind – and reminded me that real mastery isn’t sexy. It’s boring. It’s repetitive. And it’s the only thing that actually works. Here’s what changed.
Suck. Struggle. Repeat: What Drum Camp Taught Me About Growth as a Former CEO
I sold my company, retired, and now I pay money to feel like a beginner again.
ChatGPT Audited My LinkedIn – and I Deleted 3,000 Connections in One Afternoon
How I Let ChatGPT Audit My LinkedIn Network (and Why I Axed 3,000 Connections in One Afternoon).
The Next Decade of AI Automation: Disappearing Jobs and Societal Adaptation
The coming decade promises to be a tipping point in the relationship between humans and work, as artificial intelligence revolutionizes nearly every industry. […]
My # 1 Business Rule
In the relentless world of business, CEO Thomas Michael has an unshakeable mantra: ‘If it starts hard, it ends hard.’ With humorous anecdotes of bureaucratic paperwork, penny-pinching Fortune 500 companies, and elusive job candidates, he underlines his rule of thumb that troublesome beginnings signal onerous outcomes. Here’s to smoother starts!
Work-Life Balance: How to work a 40-hour week, stay in business, and still take a vacation
So, you’re a CEO who can’t remember the last time you had a real vacation? sounds like you need the three 3Ds of work-life balance: Decision, Delegation, and Discipline. Decide to take breaks, delegate responsibilities, not tasks, and have the discipline to unplug from work. Remember, if the office crumbles without you, you don’t own a business, you own a job! And, frankly, owning a business sounds much cooler. So, go ahead and book that trip to Oktoberfest!
Culture is EVERYTHING or How to Create Culture by Design
We recently had a ‘career development day’ at our company Michael Management Corporation – we took a trip to Disneyland…just for fun. No agenda, no awkward games or assessments. Just for fun. It’s part of our culture.