Eighteen hundred years ago, Marcus Aurelius was the Emperor of Rome at the time. Now, he is known as a great stoic philosopher, and many people today refer to his teachings because they remain relevant Take this for example: “What stands in the way becomes the way.” Avoidance: Why We Often Look for the Easy…

Change is an inevitable part of life, but most people have a complex relationship with changes when they occur. When things are changing in the workplace, it often results in a feeling of being powerless or a fear of the unknown. Over the years, I’ve asked hundreds of people about their relationship with change. A…

Our modern world often promotes a “do it yourself” mentality: keeping entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, and other high achievers in the rut of trying to manage everything on their own. While it’s noble to strive for independence, the reality is that there are many negative impacts of this mindset – which can take a toll…

In part three of this series, we are looking at the final piece of the success puzzle: personal growth and how it transforms your business results. There’s no question that every business owner or manager needs to develop their leadership skills, and this process starts with the work that you do within. The reason the…

How often do you find yourself falling short of reaching your goals because you don’t follow-through with the actions that lead to the desired results? Even if we are consistent about keeping our commitments with others, it’s too common for people to let themselves down – resulting in goals that fall to the back burner.…

Are you actively creating your future, or just “going with the flow” and letting life move you casually to what lies ahead? The reality is that many people are on auto-pilot, heading towards a default future because they haven’t put in the time and effort to create the future that they truly desire. You want…

We live in a constantly changing world full of distractions. It can be a challenge to stay focused and motivated, to complete the tasks you know you should be doing. It’s common for people to burn through their cognitive capacity, which can result in a lack of motivation. Not only is it challenging to keep yourself…

It’s easy to fall into the trap of settling for “good enough.” We get into a daily routine, marking off our to-do list at work and home. But the reality is that if you are settling in your life, then it means that you are living in stagnation instead of growth. It’s often easier to…

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…

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…