I’m sure most of you reading this did not know Sue, but I’m sure you’d agree there’s a LOT of inspiration to be gleaned from this story about my dear friend. And while I am deeply saddened by her passing, it is also a joy to share these things about her with you. The fact […]
There is no doubt that an active practice of gratitude makes us happy. Research even supports this. At this time of year, we’re bombarded with lists that remind us to embrace more gratitude. I’ve perused a couple of “top 10 ways” and some of the common items include keeping a gratitude journal, being thankful for […]
Are you wearing a mask? I don’t mean for Halloween. I mean on every other day of the year? If you do, you’re not alone. If you’re like I was, you wear it so well that you even forget that it’s on. It becomes part of you. And you start to identify with the mask […]
I wear “crazy” as a badge of honor. Crazy, by the way, is the nicest version of a trio of adjectives thrown my way in the past week – the two others are “stupid” and “idiotic.” All of these endearing comments have been received since I started sharing my plans to complete a Double Anvil […]
Everything under the sun grows and changes, and human beings are no exception. Unfortunately, getting stuck in ruts and hitting plateaus are also part of the deal. There are a number of reasons plateaus occur, but the 1# culprit would have to be the lure of The Comfort Zone. The Comfort Zone is a trickster–it […]
The alarm buzzed at 3:00 a.m. The witching hour was here. Six months of desire, discipline and determination were on the line. It was show time. I jumped out of bed with a healthy mixture of excitement and race nerves. It was time for Ironman Boulder – a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike […]
Over the past few months, working with some of my business owner clients, I noticed a particular phrase popping up in various conversations: “What I really want next is _______________.” Inevitably the blank would be filled in with an arbitrary dollar amount, or more widespread fame, or recognition for an accomplishment. One day, however, a young business owner of 32, […]
One’s mindset and thoughts are interrelated, and they have an enormous impact on your overall outlook, and consequently, on your actions. Your perception of how things used to be or how they will be in the future also has the power to influence the way you evaluate your progress NOW. I recently had a conversation with a client who was […]
I was reading a blog article this morning on 40 tips for a better life. It was full of snippets that we’ve all heard before but are great reminders none-the-less. One of the items struck me though. Not because I find it to be true. But because it is what most people do, and what […]
Social media is not social. Selfies are a sickness. And I don’t care what you’re eating. I’m addicted. There, I said it. I spend too much time on social media. I could rationalize or justify it, and I have in the past: I do it for work. I do it to stay connected. I do […]
