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. […]
Just Stop It – A New Mantra to Achieve Your Goals
As we count down the final weeks of the year, many of us are planning what we want next year to look like. We’re setting goals, creating lists and getting excited to make next year the best year. But there’s one mistake that prevents us from achieving our goals. That mistake is adding new […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Eat Well without Spending Your Whole Paycheck
… or Your Whole Life in the Kitchen Never eat processed foods. Cut sugar. Eat clean. Buy organic. Cook from scratch. Drink more water. Ack! Who has time for that? Not to mention the budget? I hope to convince you that you do. With a little bit of planning and prep work, you can eat like […]
The Power of Focus – Do More by Doing Less
If you’re like me you probably have a long list of things you would like to do. At times, you might feel like you’re not making progress toward any of them. During these moments, I like to step back and focus. I imagine this isn’t earth shattering news. But for some reason, it’s something I need […]
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 […]
Create a Personalized Transformation Strategy
Stop Waiting for Retirement – Start Chasing Your Dreams Part X – Tying it All Together In this moment, you are faced with a defining choice. The choice to keep on keepin’ on. Or you can take these ideas and apply them to build the life of your dreams. The choice is up to you. […]
Build the Foundation for Change with a Commitment to Personal Development
Stop Waiting for Retirement – Start Chasing Your Dreams Part VIII Tom Corley, the author of Rich Habits, found that 88 percent of wealthy people read more than 30 minutes daily and 63 percent listen to audiobooks while commuting. Where do they find the time? 66 percent watch less than one hour of TV daily […]
Build a Solid Foundation for Change by Taking Control of Your Finances
Stop Waiting for Retirement – Start Chasing Your Dreams – Part II A 2015 Bankrate poll found that 62 percent of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover a $500 repair bill. Investopedia cites a Federal Reserve study that indicates that 43 percent of American families are spending more than they make. Nerdwallet reports that “actual […]