Today is Independence Day, a celebration of nationhood and the passage of the Declaration of Independence! We all have our special ways of celebrating this day, and for me, it’s a time for family, BBQs, fireworks, baseball, and all that good stuff. It is also a...
This quote comes from an awesome book Think Like a Monkwritten by one smart guy – Jay Sheti. Warning, it’s a brain twister. “I am not what I think I am. I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about forgiveness. So, I wanted to pick that topic back up with a focus on other people’s suffering. If you’re having a hard time with forgiveness, this may help. When someone wrongs us, it’s human nature to think, "What a...
I get some grief when talking about my favorite quote. I may also get some grief from those saying that I have shared this quote many times before. “Try not. Do or do not.” - Yoda I have a Yoda head cover on my golf clubs. Some...
When working with coaching clients, I often hear people label themselves. “I am depressed.” “I am anxious.” Remember, words matter! And, in turn, we have to choose them wisely. When we reframe the “I am” statement to “I feel” statements, that really starts to change things....
There is so much good in our lives each and every day, but at the same time, there are moments of pain. And those are the moments we try so hard to avoid. What if we processed those moments a little differently? I don’t have the...
Here's a great, great quote from my Unfu*k Yourself desk calendar. “Your ability to forgive is directly correlated to your peace of mind. Whatever you refuse to forgive lives on inside of you as long as you hold onto that thing.” This applies to everything in life!...
Before setting goals, I think it’s important to ask yourself one question: Am I willing? Willing to make sacrifices Willing to skip something fun Willing to not buy something on a whim Willing to wake up early/stay up late The reason for starting here is because...
Meditation isn’t anything new. It’s been around since 1500 BC, which is quite some time. One of the reasons it’s never gone out of style and continued to increase in popularity over the centuries is its many benefits, including: Builds skills to help manage stress ...
First off, a shout out to Joe Curtis, our COO, for recommending The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey - the son of Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and some other excellent books. These are all...