Have you ever listened to a story and halfway through thought, “Wait, what’s the point here?” If you’ve been there, you know how painful it can be. That’s why the most powerful and efficient way to tell a story is to start with the point. Why? Because when you lead with the point, you immediately give your audience the direction you want them to listen in. Without that, people wander. They get confused. And your story—well, it loses impact. In…

Our feelings drive our actions. Think about it: you wake up in the morning, and you don’t feel like working out because you had a little too much wine the night before. What happens? You skip the workout. That’s the power of feelings—they drive what we do. The same principle applies in business. Our feelings dictate whether or not we are writing a check. Did you make me feel good? Do I feel confident about this investment? Is it meeting…

Apple just launched the iPhone Air—the thinnest iPhone ever. Which is great, except until you lose it between the couch cushions and need Find My iPhone just to finish a text. But here’s the bigger question: why would Apple risk redesigning its most profitable product to be thinner, lighter, and faster? The answer is simple: they know if they don’t keep evolving, they’ll fall behind. The Plus model wasn’t performing. People weren’t upgrading. So Apple created the Air—something bold, new,…

I’m standing in Beaver Creek, Colorado, where they’re having an Oktoberfest on Labor Day weekend. Now, why would they have an Oktoberfest on Labor Day? It’s quite simple—it’s all about timing. The one thing that really screws up velocity is not knowing the exact timing of when to work on something. Without that, you waste a lot of time when you could have come back at the right moment.   So why is Oktoberfest on Labor Day? Well, it’s simple….

You know, people always ask me—they want to go faster. And I say, “If you just want to go faster, I can put you in a Ferrari, point you at a brick wall, and tell you to step on it.” That will get you faster results, but not the kind you want. It would be an expensive accident. But if you really want to go faster and enjoy the results you’re after, you have to do what the City of…

Hey, Velocity Champions—it’s Ron Karr® coming at you, and I promise this video will move faster than your Wi-Fi on a Monday morning. Let’s talk about the Velocity Mindset—not just speed, but speed with direction. If you’re getting nowhere fast, congratulations: you’re officially on a hamster wheel. And unless your life goal is to break the record for most steps taken in place, it’s time for something better. I’m not here to help you meet your targets—that’s for ordinary folks….

You ever have one of those weeks where you put all your energy into a big project—like a mailing blast about the Velocity Mindset®—and then, with the excitement of a kid launching a rocket, you hit send, only for the results to come crashing down like a soufflé in an earthquake? Yeah, me too. So I did what any self-respecting, slightly frazzled person would do: I took it to my therapist. That’s what therapists are for, right? Helping you figure…

Look at this beautiful view. I’m sitting on top of a mountain called the Airport Road Vortex, where you actually feel creativity and energy coming up. But to get here, you had to climb up a huge mountain, which for me was a challenge. You see, for the past 15 years, I’ve had a lot of back issues: four back surgeries and fused nine levels. I have a neck issue now. But after some years of therapy and losing some…

A parking space in New York City just sold for $250,000. Yes, you heard that right. Imagine realtors now selling standalone parking spaces and garages for the price of a house. What’s next? Open houses for parking spots? “Welcome to Spot 7B: exposed concrete, partial wall view, plenty of character.” But here’s the kicker—that $250,000 is just the purchase price. You still have to pay $504 a month in maintenance fees. Do the math over 10 years—that’s $60,000 more just…

This is part two of breaking down the magical moments that led to a $200,000,000, 10-year deal. In part one, we talked about asking the right questions to uncover the right outcomes—shifting from chasing a low-bid win to securing a long-term strategic agreement. Now for magical moment number two. During a review meeting, the client’s customer asked, “What happens if a 747 crashes into County Cork, Ireland, and wipes out your production facility?” My client was the only one manufacturing…