Insights from Patrick (Monologue): 'B' is for Balance
February 2, 2024
Hosted by Patrick Laing
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Every month (on the first Friday of the month), as previously mentioned, I’ve decided to do a monologue instead of having a guest here on Finding Certainty. No dialogue or call-ins. Just yours truly sharing my thoughts and experience on a specific topic (I’ve already planned out the next 36 months of topics). They’re alphabetical … so, this week, with February being the 2nd month of the year, we’re at “B” and my topic for the week is Balance. What’s interesting about this is that Balance is a subject I feel I know quite a bit about and have some strong opinions concerning, but I don’t feel like it’s something I’m nearly as good at as I wish I was. Thus, today’s conversation (“with myself”) is one-part analysis, one-part commentary, coupled with a large dose of self-reflection mixed in. I believe this is an important topic that touches all of us in one way or another, for good or bad. It’s a key characteristic and habit we need to develop if we want to find, yes, create and develop even, more CERTAINTY in our lives. Join me today to learn from a few lessons from my life, a story about the family business I grew up in (and the lessons we learned from it), a look at one or two of the mentors I’ve learned lessons from with regards to this subject, a lesson my youngest son, Evan, continues to teach me on a daily basis, and more. As usual, I’ll be packing a lot into this second monologue of 2024. I hope you enjoy it. If you’ll join me and listen in, I think you’ll be glad you did. As always, I look forward to the conversation and our ongoing "journey" together. If you'd like to learn more about Finding Certainty, yours truly, our veteran owned consulting firm, Certainty Management, or our global technology firm, Certainty Global, please go to www.certaintyteam.com or call us at (888) 684-3122. I wish you the best. Thanks for being a fan if you are or thanks for just stopping by if you have. I hope you stay. I appreciate your patronage and support very much. Patrick Laing - Finding Certainty - February 2, 2024.
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Patrick Laing
Founder and managing partner of Certainty Management, a Nevada based cost-reduction firm that helps raise zero-cost funding for U.S. nonprofits, Patrick Laing has 30+ years of business experience. A former Dale Carnegie instructor, his sales teams have achieved national recognition. One example: Patrick helped LeafGuard NW raise sales from $3.5MM to $20MM annually in just 3 years. They became # 1 in the country out of 65 offices. Promoted to National Trainer, he traveled nationwide, raising close rates 2-3 x at multiple offices. A U.S. Army veteran, Patrick worked in counter intelligence, held a Top-Secret clearance, and also served as a linguist in Italian. A graduate of BYU-Provo, Patrick served a two-year service mission for his church in Italy (‘89-90). While working for Delta Airlines, he received their top award, The Customer Service Citation. In addition to hosting Finding Certainty, Patrick is a contributing author to the Mission Matters series, a collection of lessons from CEOs whose companies are making a difference. Married to Tessha Laing, they live in Las Vegas and are proud dad and step-mom to 4 scholarship winners: in tumbling (U. of Oregon), diving (Cal State-Bakersfield), and academics x 2 (U. of OR & Wellesley College). Their youngest son, Evan, is a sponsored mountain bike racer. Patrick enjoys fly fishing, traveling, and time with his family. His proudest achievement, other than dad and husband, is the free nonprofit fundraising help his company provides.
Episode Directory
February 2024
- 2/9/2024: From Stress to Success with Sir James Gray Robinson, Esq. Listen Now test
- 2/2/2024: Insights from Patrick (Monologue): "B" is for Balance Listen Now test
