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What Not To Do
"The amateur does not know what to do. The master knows what not to do." - James Clear I love to learn new things. I don't develop a deep...
Brian Reaves
Jan 2, 20242 min read
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Thank you for an amazing year!
Thank you! This year was our biggest ever. I've spoken in three new states and met over a thousand new friends at our various events....
Brian Reaves
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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My New Book, "Possibilities", is Out!
How do you feel about tomorrow? Are you excited? Or are you just expecting more of the same from yesterday and today? It's time to get...
Brian Reaves
Nov 9, 20231 min read
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Progress Vs Perfection
Have you ever had a vacation trip go a little off the rails? Maybe you got stuck in traffic for hours when it was supposed to be a clear...
Brian Reaves
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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Can You Stand the Pressure?
Several years ago, a hidden camera TV show decided to try a little prank/experiment. The object was to see how people would conform to...
Brian Reaves
Oct 2, 20234 min read
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Recognize the Value of a Moment
On Friday, January 12, 2007, violin virtuoso Joshua Bell conducted a little experiment inside L’Enfant Plaza Metro entrance in the busy...
Brian Reaves
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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Don't Be Afraid to Grow!
A few years ago, I bought a small willow tree from a local store. It was about three feet tall with just a hint of green on a couple of...
Brian Reaves
Aug 17, 20233 min read
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Be Real
I recently performed at a show where I really wanted to get flashy with the finale. I had a good trick to close out the show, but I...
Brian Reaves
Jul 24, 20233 min read
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Celebrate Even Your Little Victories!
This week, I wanted to talk about winning. Everyone likes to win big--and it's an awesome feeling--but have you ever considered the value...
Brian Reaves
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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When No One Else Will, Just Believe In Yourself
Tom worked in his company for 20 years. He was a faithful worker, a smart worker, and perhaps most importantly, an observant worker. He...
Brian Reaves
Jun 26, 20232 min read
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Excel in Your Strengths!
Way back in the early 90s, I met a couple that was in ministry together. The husband was a preacher and the wife was a singer. They were...
Brian Reaves
May 30, 20234 min read
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The Discipline of Time
I am an "early" kind of guy. If I'm supposed to be somewhere, I would rather arrive an hour early and sit there rather than to arrive...
Brian Reaves
May 22, 20232 min read
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Tenacity Can Be More Valuable Than Talent
"You shouldn't focus on why you can't do something, which is what most people do. You should focus on why perhaps you can, and be one of...
Brian Reaves
May 1, 20232 min read
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Take That First Step Toward Your Goals
Earlier this year, I talked about goals. If you haven't already read that post, I encourage you to do so as you can call this "the...
Brian Reaves
Apr 17, 20233 min read
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The Springboard of Rejection
Every single one of us, no matter how awesome or cool we may be, has failed at some point at something. No one has gotten it right every...
Brian Reaves
Apr 8, 20233 min read
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Do You Still Dream?
When we are young, we often find our minds drifting toward amazing adventures or exotic locales. Children want to be astronauts, pirates,...
Brian Reaves
Apr 3, 20232 min read
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Growth Never Stops
Our lives are filled with pinnacles. It starts with high school graduation, then moves maybe to college degrees, then to a job, and...
Brian Reaves
Mar 20, 20233 min read
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You Really Can Do It!
When I was in my late teens, I fell into a very bad relationship with someone who had very low self-esteem. As a result, the only way...
Brian Reaves
Feb 13, 20234 min read
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Be Their Courage
This past December I had the opportunity to perform for so many incredible places and people. It was an amazing time but one young man...
Brian Reaves
Jan 23, 20232 min read
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The Magic of Goals
Happy New Year! The common theme every January is "New Year's Resolutions", but how many of those ever stick? I've been going to the gym...
Brian Reaves
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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