Have you ever been shocked when you really stopped to listen to one of your thoughts? Yesterday, I caught one that was horrifying. “I stink at this template,” is what I thought while evaluating my design for a project. Wow! Not a thought of empowerment to say the least. Why was I talking to myself this way? [Read more…] about Cultivating Empowering Thoughts
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I made a lot of progress on big projects the last few months. I can point to a few philosophies that are responsible for this. One is the tried and true “be consistent” approach. The other one is the newly embraced attitude, “Fail Fast and Fail Often”. [Read more…] about Two Keys to Mastery: Fail Fast and Fail Often
I was listening to a personal development interview this morning that had so many great ideas, practices and tips to live an extraordinary life. Brian Johnson was interviewing Robin Sharma about some of his latest books and practices. One item that resonated with me was being a part of the 5 a.m. Club! [Read more…] about The 5 a.m. Club
In the last 20 years, I have spent thousands of hours in Physical Fitness facilities internationally. The facilities have been pretty diverse, ranging from gyms on military bases, 24 Hour Fitness facilities, Gold’s Gym, Sport and Country club facilities, Orange Theory gyms, Spin Studios, Dance gyms, Boutique gyms, and more. And what I recently realized is that I was never trained on etiquette until I attended ToBeRe… in Scottsdale, AZ. Sure, there have been rules such as throw away your trash and wipe down your equipment posted on a few walls. Yet, I never read a manual on the proper etiquette or what I could do to contribute to a stronger workout experience for me, the trainers and the others in the facility. [Read more…] about Contribute to a Stronger Workout Experience
My purpose is at the forefront of my thoughts daily. I can’t say this was always the case before that. If it had been, I would have more to show for it. As a result, my successes have been inconsistent and my failures disappointing. I have worked hard to learn and implement new practices to help me fulfill on my purpose, realize the day’s goals and convert failures into valuable lessons.
How I start my day is key to ensuring my thoughts, actions and energy go directly to my goals and aren’t siphoned off towards things that are unproductive. [Read more…] about An Approach That Honors Your Purpose and Goals
In the past, I would not have looked forward to going through trials or encountering obstacles. Today, I look at things through a much different lens. I am excited when something challenging comes my way because I know there will be a pearl at the end. I truly believe that through ever trial there is a growth opportunity, if we choose to see it that way.
