Take “Makes Sense” Out of Your Vocabulary

Take “Makes Sense” Out of Your Vocabulary

How often do you find yourself talking to another person, and you respond with a simple comment: “Makes sense?” While this response might seem appropriate or convenient, the truth is that it isn’t facilitating the conversation in the best way. Anytime you tell someone that something “makes sense,” it means that you are lacking distinction.…

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Reframe Your Perspective: Anything Is Possible!

Reframe Your Perspective Anything Is Possible!

When you look at a lemon, how many ways do you think this piece of fruit could be used? Of course, the typical options come to mind, such as making lemonade or a delicious lemon-flavored dessert. But did you know that there are many other practical uses of lemons, such as using the juice in…

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How to Minimize Noise and Distraction in Your Life

How to Minimize Noise and Distraction in Your Life

One day at a conference, in the middle of a captivating presentation, a commotion out in the hallway stole the attention of nearly everyone in the room. The speaker paused and said: “I don’t mind the noise. You know, if you are going to have a baby, you’d better not mind the noise.” There is…

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Factors That Influence Happiness and Life Satisfaction

Factors That Influence Happiness and Life Satisfaction

Did you know that genetics play a major role in your happiness? It has been suggested that 50% of a person’s happiness is determined by genetics… you were born that way! On the other hand, many people are surprised to learn that only about 10% of happiness is determined by life conditions and circumstances. Finding…

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7 Ways You Will Benefit from Business Coaching

7 Ways You Will Benefit from Business Coaching

Hiring a business coach can be an excellent investment. Not only do you have someone cheering you from the sidelines, but guidance and support can be the difference between failure and success. Whether working on your business or building a team in a corporate environment, who do you talk to for advice and help? Not…

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Making (and Keeping) Promises to Yourself

Making (and Keeping) Promises to Yourself

Many people agree: the most difficult promises to keep are those made to ourselves. How often do you set goals, only to find that these personal commitments fall to the back burner? Logically, you know these goals can make a difference in your business results. But, when it comes to the daily implementation, it’s hard…

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The Good Wolf Wins: Prioritizing Thoughts and Actions

In a Cherokee legend, a grandfather shares deep wisdom with his grandson in an important life lesson we can all learn from. He says: “Grandson, inside me there’s a battle going on between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He represents regret, resentment and anger. The other wolf is good. He represents love and joy…

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Leaning Into Discomfort to Fuel Personal Growth

Leaning Into Discomfort to Fuel Personal Growth

You’ll hear this concept in books and from motivational speakers: growth happens when you can get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s easier said than done, right?! Most people don’t want to live in a way that they are experiencing ongoing suffering and discomfort. In fact, it’s human nature to move out of discomfort and find…

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Two ways of living: survival and contribution

So as part of an assignment, I’m pondering answers to these questions: What is my life about?   What am I giving myself to? …and out of the shadows of my mind comes this: “surviving.” Wow. That’s not good. Survival is important, of course, but not very inspiring. Imagine someone greets you with, “How’s it going?”…

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Take a stand.

When you take a stand for something, risk evaporates. The course of action is clear. All there is, is action. With action comes results. You cannot fail, unless you take no action at all. What are you standing for? Do you truly stand for that happening 24/7? Maybe you need to take a stand for…

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