Becoming a Discipline of What You’re Trying to Achieve
SUMMARY DISCIPLINE Would you rather suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret? The pain of discipline is temporary. The pain of regret lasts a lifetime and beyond. Discipline is a necessary tool we utilize to change and grow forward. “Discipline” comes from the root “disciple”. A disciple is a true believer; somebody … Continued
How aware are you?
SUMMARY AWARENESS Awareness is a key attribute and a key characteristic in life. Self-awareness is most important. Most people don’t know who they are, how they’re hardwired, why they’re hardwired that way, or what their character flaws are. Awareness means ‘to have your antenna up’ – To be able to perceive at a high level; … Continued
Four Ways to Sow Success
Here is a little known fact about me. You may not believe it. Trust me, I’m telling you the truth. I love the Little House on the Prairie book series. I do! Really! My love affair with Little House started when I was a kid. I would lie on my couch and watch the TV … Continued
Don’t Get Overwhelmed: The Slow-But-Sure Approach to Personal Growth
At leadership workshops, people ask me: These leadership tools are all great but I feel I am so busy and already doing so much – how can I begin to change and take on more in my life? This is a really great question. I am not going to sugarcoat the answer by saying personal … Continued
5 Reasons You Should Dream BIG
Sometimes, when coaching, I ask people if they would rather live life with dreams or without any at all. I haven’t had anyone tell me they would rather live without any dreams. It’s in our DNA to dream, to want to stretch our possibilities. By our nature, we simply want to win: be successful, be filled up, … Continued
7 Ways to Flush Out Negativity From Your Thinking
“Happiness begins where selfishness ends.” This is a quote from one of my favorite leadership gurus, John Wooden. Isn’t it the truth? Negativity is selfish in nature: it’s self-pitying, doubt-filled, and fear-driven. Unfortunately, it’s most often the choice we make. There are plenty of times when I want to give in to exhaustion and negativity, … Continued
Think Ahead to Stay Ahead
How would you like to be able to get more done without working more? This is called working smarter. I can teach you how. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t enjoy that! If your life is like mine, it’s busier and more tangled than ever. So much to think about, to do and, at times, … Continued
Are You Living by a Compass or a Clock?
Some say you can manage your time. Can you really? The answer is no. Time moves on whether we like it or not, and we can’t control it. We can’t get it back. What you can do is manage your priorities. Priorities are those things in life you consider worthy of your time and energy. … Continued
