Finding Ways to Fail
One commonly held belief in our society is that failure should be avoided at all costs. This idea isn’t even questioned: most people will agree that they don’t want to be the one who fails in their career, relationships, sports, or any other aspects of life. How much have your actions been limited because you…
Read MoreA New Paradigm: Work Less, Make More
What thought patterns and paradigms are running through your head all day long? Many people are unaware of the repeated thoughts that hinder their success – which is limiting the possibilities and opportunities in life. Negative Mental Programming Not only do personal experiences and history play a role in the paradigms we believe, but there…
Read MoreEmbrace the “What If” Mindset: Free Yourself from the Shackles of “If Only”
How would your perspective change if you could see yourself through the eyes of someone else just for a day? The truth is, you can! Grab a cup of coffee and take a moment to reflect. Most people are focused on their problems and imperfections, and have a hard time seeing the possibilities that other…
Read MoreFoundational Principles of Success
When you are in the kitchen and getting ready to bake cookies, specific ingredients must be used and steps must be followed to achieve the desired outcome. In the same way, there is a recipe for success in business and personal goals. Are you following the recipe to advance your career and achieve the business…
Read More3 Subtle Ways that Entrepreneurs Sabotage Their Own Business
As a business owner or entrepreneur, are you aware of the ways that you might be sabotaging your own success? Too often, people make critical mistakes that slow their progress… and they aren’t aware of the sabotaging effects that are occurring from these patterns. Today, I am sharing the top three mistakes that sabotage success,…
Read MoreWhat Limitations Are in Your Comfort Zone?
I was recently at the gym, and a friend told me: “It’s good to see you getting out of your comfort zone.” The statement caught me off guard and left me speechless. As I considered my response, I came up blank so I just looked at her and smiled. Then, some interesting thoughts began to…
Read MoreReturning to Wonder
Kids say “wow” a lot. They are surprised by life, over and over. Spend a day with a child and pay attention to how often they are amazed at the little things they hear, see, and experience. Kids are learning and growing every day, and often having new encounters. The childhood wonder is innocent and…
Read MoreThe Key to Growth: Put Something at Risk
Always playing it “safe” might feel like the comfortable thing to do. But if you aren’t putting something at risk, then you aren’t going to grow. Life is a roller coaster with inevitable ups and downs, and you must be willing to embrace the ride and take risks along the way. When you are putting…
Read MoreThe Secret to Finding Happiness in the Everyday Grind
In Greek Mythology, Sisyphus was punished. The gods were angry with him, forcing him to push a huge boulder up a hill. He would complete the task, only to have the boulder roll back down at the end of the day. Over and over again… repeating this for eternity. Sisyphus spent his days in painful,…
Read MoreWhat Are You Building?
The combination of action, intention, and vision is a powerful recipe for success. While going through the motions is better than staying still, real results come when these actions are paired with a vision for the future. This allegory might be simple, but there is a deep message that can make a difference in the…
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