“I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve said or heard this phrase, I’d be living in my oceanfront dream home. I’m beginning to believe that the problem isn’t that we don’t know. In fact, nearly everyone I speak to has a […]
Could 2 Hours Change the Course of Your Life? – The Power of a 10 Year Plan
Seth Godin wrote: “A ten-year plan is absurd. Impossible, not particularly worth wasting time on. On the other hand, a ten-year commitment is precisely what’s required if you want to be sure to make an impact.” It doesn’t matter if you call it a plan or a commitment. What’s important is that you do it. […]
You’re Gonna Suck at First – Do it Anyway
Can we be honest with each other? Is there something you want to start that you know will bring freedom to your life? Something you need to do but haven’t because you’re afraid you’ll suck? Maybe you haven’t started working out because you don’t want to look clueless at the gym? Perhaps it’s a business […]
2 Truths You Need to Know About Intentional Living
If you’re like most of my readers, you’re here because you want to live life on purpose. You love the idea of intentional living and are working to create a life you’re proud of. You’re creating a future of opportunity for your children and loved ones. You want to be your best self and I […]
This is why you’re Not Achieving Your Goals – The Power of Narrative
You know that little voice inside your head that tells you you’re not qualified to chase your dreams? Perhaps there’s a story from your past that keeps resurfacing and holding you back. No matter who you are or how successful you’ve become, you probably struggle with this narrative from time to time. I struggle with these […]
Fire Up Your Freedom by Uncovering What Motivates You
Have you ever stopped to think about what motivates you? Are you motivated by punishment or reward? Does your motivation come internally or externally? Maybe it’s a combination or depends on the situation. I don’t think that one way is better than the others. Like anything, they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Our freedom […]
The Truth about Finding Your Calling
What do you want to be when you grow up? Ask this question to a six-year-old and you’ll get a definitive and confident response. “I want to be a firefighter and an artist.” Or, “I want to be a veterinarian and an actress.” The dreams of young children are beautiful because they are untarnished by […]
The Secret to Becoming an Overnight Success
Two weeks after my 38th birthday, I retired. I use the word retire because I haven’t found a better one. I left a career that was not a good fit with no intent to replace it with a similar j-o-b. That’s not to say I’ll never have a job. I’m open to whatever interesting opportunities […]
Creating a Life that’s Consistent with Your Values
I bet you have some amazing dreams and you’re currently working toward. And you’re somewhere between dreaming – goal setting – planning – executing – refining. Kudos to you for taking action! I’m curious, have you ever stopped to ask yourself if these dreams align with your values? Like most things, I learned this […]
Uncover Your Uniqueness and Play to Your Strengths
You are special! There are 7.4 Billion people in the world and no one is exactly like you. You have unique wiring, special talents and a distinct perspective that is exclusive to you. It’s easy to forget this sometimes and feel like we’re just average. You’re not average. You are awesome. The truth is that […]