Be An Outlier

Be An Outlier

The PCC® philosophy is pretty simple and can be summarized down to, “be an outlier.” If there is anything that drives me nuts, it’s people who can’t think for themselves. Shane Parrish shared something in his weekly blog that made me think he was interviewing Kit...
Be An Outlier

Hard Work

Farmers and ranchers know a little bit about hard work. We are not afraid to get our hands dirty. However, we tend to be not so good at working smarter. Shane Parrish makes the connection between working harder and working smarter in his weekly blog: “Telling someone...
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Bull Workdays

I am currently evaluating bulls at PCC Headquarters in Colorado. It’s been hot! The bulls look great, and I got a good start on my sale research. I’ll save the bulk of the research for later this fall. This is one of my favorite things to do, so I use it as leverage...
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The Cost of Mistakes

Mistakes and failures have a negative connotation. They imply weakness, lack of skill, or lack of intelligence. It’s easy to look back and dissect our mistakes. Instead of using our mistakes as an opportunity to grow, learn and understand, we use them as a whipping...
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Hustle

Many things in life can be overcome with a little bit of hustle. This is a point of emphasis for many coaches. In sports, “hustle” doesn’t just set the pace. It intimidates. It gets in people’s heads. It’s psychological warfare. Farnam Street shared a quote by Abraham...