Blog - Living the Dream
Why I’m Really Not Kidding When I Say that I’m Living the Dream
Jul 25, 2019I am well aware that when most people say that they’re “living the dream,” they’re saying it sarcastically. They say it when someone asks how they’re doing and they’re working a job they…
Read More5 Ways to Avoid the Summer Slump
Jul 02, 2019For many of us, the dog days of summer aren’t a particularly motivated time of the year. It’s hot and humid in many parts of the country, so much so that we start…
Read MoreIn 20 Years as a Speaker, This Was my Greatest Honor
May 22, 2019PHOTO: (L-R) Trustee Lev Kubiak, President Michael Victor, Curtis Zimmerman, Cole Prots, Taylor Cavaretta, Rachel Hull and Maddie Weitz. WHEN THE PHONE RANG Last fall, the phone rang in my office. I was…
Read MoreHow to Live the Dream Even When Life is Hard
Jan 22, 2019You know it and I know it: Life can be hard, and living your dream takes hard work. I often answer that I’m “living the dream” whenever anyone asks how I’m doing, but I’ll…
Read MoreHow I Went From Miming to Keynote Speaking [Podcast]
Dec 03, 2018Have you ever had a dream but felt totally unqualified to live it? I’ve faced limitations, too. For 25 years, I was paid to be absolutely silent. Now, I get paid to speak…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Making a Major Career Change
Jun 06, 2018You’re ready to make your next move and tap into your genius. Maybe it’s time for you to start the business you’ve always wanted to, apply for that dream job across the country,…
Read MoreHe Does NOT Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Feb 13, 2018Have you ever noticed how some people seem to be celebrating Valentine’s Day every day? They don’t share their love on February 14th only—they are bursting with love year-round for every person they…
Read MoreHow His Insomnia Gave Hope to Thousands
Feb 01, 2018Have you heard of the band Telehope? I’ve been honored to mentor them as they rise to national success. I remember the first time I heard Ben play the piano. He was totally…
Read MoreHow to Present a Message that Sticks
Jan 23, 2018Whether you’re getting ready to pitch the next big idea at your meeting, present in front of your department soon, or have been asked to be a guest speaker at a national convention,…
Read MoreDon’t Make Resolutions
Dec 27, 2017It’s almost 2019, and we live more cluttered lives than ever. What do we do when we wake up? We respond to emails. What do we do when we’re waiting in line? We…
Read MoreI Beg Your Pardon
Nov 22, 2017Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are taking today to be with your family, to eat too much, and to spend some time reflecting on everything you have to be grateful for. I want to…
Read MoreLeadership Life Hack
Sep 13, 2017You may have heard of–or attended–a business training retreat or conference. These can be incredibly useful to learn more about the current business world, new developments in technology or social media and becoming…
Read MoreMaking every meal a Happy Meal
Jun 05, 2017So I’m not sure how many of you are aware that we at the Curtis Zimmerman Group have been working closely for the past three years with McDonald’s–not only doing live programs, but…
Read MoreWhat is Living the Dream?
May 22, 2017Everyone will have a best day, and everyone will have a worst day, but the majority of your life will be spent on what I call “just another Tuesday.” Many people spend their…
Read MoreClass of 2017-Keep your feet on the ground
May 03, 2017For all those students graduating high school and college, and for all their parents, here is an inspirational story to remind you that, even when you don’t know what you’re going to do…
Read MoreAre you wasting your time and money?
Feb 01, 2017Why do we pay for other people to wash our cars, to clean our houses, or to walk our dogs? Some might call it laziness, but I think the real reason we’re so…
Read MoreHow “Living the Dream” Became Part of My Keynote
Mar 24, 2015When I first started as a speaker, I didn’t have any part of my keynote in which I spoke about “Living the Dream,” how it’s my life motto, and how it’s change my…
Read MoreForget Employee Engagement: Create the Dream Job
Jul 08, 2014Every day, when I walk into the office, I sit at my desk and spend 30 minutes writing. This is Caroline, Curtis’ marketing manager, and I want to tell you why I have…
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