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 […]
Why You Should Write Your Legacy Advice Today
If you were to receive news today that you had six months to live, what three pieces of advice would you leave with your loved ones? I read this question in a writing forum recently. My initial reaction was shock, followed by fear, and then a little sadness. But as I thought about it, I […]