Do you know where you’re going? Did you wake up this morning knowing exactly what you wanted to accomplish today? Have you ever thought about your intentions? What motivates you and why? This is difficult I know, but it’s something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later. What would it feel like […]
You either have it or you don’t… Do you have the strength to surrender? Do you possess the ability to recognize the reality of your life as it currently stands? If so, what does that picture look like for you? If what you see is anything less than desirable then something has to change. […]
Life is full of surprises! When was the last time you experienced a change of plans? When was the last time you didn’t get your way? Maybe you got stuck in traffic on a day that you were delivering an important presentation and showed up 30 minutes late? Perhaps the weather interfered with a long […]
Have you noticed the buzz that has been stirring these last several weeks concerning interest rates? Each Tuesday the Federal Reserve meets to contemplate strategy. Interest rates have been at all time historic lows now almost 5 years. This has proven to be incredibly effective in jumpstarting our economy after the sub-prime meltdown and market […]
Now is the MOST popular time of year to be discussing goals. I’m not going to quote the statistics on failed resolutions, we all know the results are less than stellar. Rather than asking you to consider your goals for the entire year ahead, I’m simply going to suggest one: (dare I be so bold!) […]
Christmas has come and gone but New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! I trust that you enjoyed your week and treasured the time you might have spent with your loved ones. Purpose is such a powerful concept. After all, what is life without purpose? I often find myself losing precious perspective making mountains […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. For the last 5 weeks, I have been creating content centered around a common theme (wow, that’s a lot of “c’s!”) I am sure you have picked up on this by now and I hope you found value in identifying 26 ways different ways to endure, overcome, […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 26 of a 26 part series!!! There’s not a lot that can be done with the letter “z.” I think of Zorro, the masked superhero; very cool guy! I think of a local comedy club, Zaney’s where I have seen some hilarious actors present stand up. […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 25 of a 26 part series. Yes, Yes, Yes. No, No, No. WHICH ONE SOUNDS AND FEELS BETTER TO SAY? In keeping with the context of this blog and this series in particular, YES is a requirement for progress. Yes to the early morning wake up […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 24 of a 26 part series. In keeping with the theme of this series while honoring the significance of this day…I thought the “X” could serve the function of excellence displayed by American workers since the beginning of time. If you enjoy history, I think you’ll […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 23 of a 26 part series. This could be my favorite word in the entire English language! WHY… WHY NOT! There are so many great things you can do with these 3 simple letters, but start with this one: W. ATCH O. UT W. ORLD WATCH […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 22 of a 26 part series. No man (or woman) is an island. No single person is responsible for ALL of his or her acclaim and success. We were created for fellowship with one another and a critical component of this is vulnerability. Vulnerability represents authenticity. […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 20 of a 26 part series. Life is so much more fun when you stand out. What’s the point of always blending in? Do you want to be remembered? What stories do you desire to share with your grandchildren. These are great cases for uniqueness! If […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 19 of a 26 part series. Before you start thinking I’m crazy…after all I did write a post yesterday about surrender, give me 45 seconds to articulate what might appear to be an oxymoron! Tenacity means so much and combined with the right mindset can lead […]
This post is rated Sprinters, Olympians and Ironman. Part 18 of a 26 part series. I know you’re scratching your head after reading the title of this post. Here we are more than halfway through the “Endurance Alphabet” series and I throw a post at you entitled SURRENDER! Isn’t surrender the opposite of endurance? Isn’t […]