Feeling 'stressed'? Doubting yourself? Try some positive self-talk for a change: I will stumble at times. I will be challenged. But I will remain resilient. I will focus on my purpose. This going to be the best year of my life. I am raising my standards higher. I am NOT resting on the laurels of … Continue reading Talk to Yourself Like This

We're accountable for the quality of our lives. We make the key decisions each day and in each moment. We need to focus on being at our best. If we learn more, grow more, improve more, and always do our best then we deserve an incredible life. If we don't do these things, then we … Continue reading Do You Believe?

Searching, discovering, learning Always an eye inward Reflecting At times too much inner world Where thoughts run Trap Spin your mind round and round Thoughts are not unique They are not special They are not new Inherited from millions of years of ancestry Created and designed There for survival Thank you thoughts I see why … Continue reading New Day, New Beginning

One of, if not the, most important decisions I've made in the past 2 years is to start meditating regularly. It's taken my health fitness to the next level - mentally, emotionally, and even physically. I'm grateful for all that progress and grateful for all the progress I'll continue to make. It's been a 'keystone … Continue reading Battling the ‘Little Mind’

To my inner critic - Thank you. I do appreciate your intentions. You were created by me. Designed by me. You exist to protect me. No doubt you have. But as I've grown and matured I'm stronger and more alive. I'm wiser and more mindful. Thank you but I don't need you to protect me … Continue reading Letter to My Inner Critic

I make it a practice to regularly journal -- ideally each day, but more often a few times a week. One of the benefits is the chance to go back and reread my thoughts from weeks, months, or even years ago. I enjoy experiencing these snapshots into the past that reveal something about me at … Continue reading Journaling, Creating Habits, & Opening Up

I recently spent time in Ireland and made a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher. The site is breathtaking -- a combination of the sheer vastness of the space and the swirling winds. A key feature of the landscape are the rocks, some 300 million years in the making. After we left the Cliffs … Continue reading Rocks, Hands, & Legacy – What I Learned from Ireland’s Coast

I'm always on the search for new ideas, perspectives, or ways of thinking. In 2017 I read over 30 books with the goal of repeating this result in 2018. Today, I'm sharing a window into my personal library. My goal in doing so is to inspire you with content you may be interested in and … Continue reading Book Report – January 2018

As we approach the end of 2017 it's an opportunity to pause and reflect. I'm currently in the process of reviewing my past year and looking ahead to 2018. I've poured over my personal notes and have distilled these thousands of words down to what's most important. I've created a list of 11 statements. Think … Continue reading 2017 Reflections: Make Today Count

Looking for better results professionally or personally? There is something to be learned, and applied, from entrepreneurs -- those that have the courage and determination to create original ideas, solve the toughest problems, or convince others to buy a new product or service. The idea of an entrepreneur is more than an episode of 'Shark … Continue reading Lessons From Entrepreneurs, Part II