I have this weird habit of putting big lists of things together in Excel spreadsheets. Okay, to be fair, this usually only happens when I’m on a boring telecom, need a break from some other task, or want to see how much stuff can flow out of my mind. But still – it happens. Another […]
Finding Inspiration in Everything
I like to keep in touch with my family. My mom and I have always been close and helping out is something I enjoy doing. No, not just talking about the latest and greatest in being good family. Sometimes I like to pick up a hammer and whack a good beam or two. All in […]
Start Noticing What Matters to You…
Your life can seem like a scavenger hunt. You roam around, picking up little clues here and there, all in hopes that a final picture will come together. Without directions, or any guidance above “be better, you,” the hunt seems more like a collector’s hobby. I want to get you away from the hobby mindset. […]
Confidence and Your Future Here
Confidence is a huge factor in getting things done. This is especially true when it comes to making your life better. Much like riding a bike, you won’t be confident in your ability to change until you give it a shot. And sometimes that means shooting a whole lot. Something you’ll keep seeing in self-help […]
Commit to Change Before You Take the Plunge
Commitment. Is this a scary word or what? It is both scary and very important. It’s something you’ll have to do to see any kind of change out of the things you’re interested in. Not just involvement – commitment. Let me throw a fable at you real quick. A Pig and a Chicken are walking […]
Is the Way You Make Goals Setting You up for Failure?
Goals and goal setting – is there a topic more beat to death? I know I’ve done a post or few, and still see them popping up daily. I’ll spare you another go round, but I have something very important to point out. You’ve probably run across a bunch of articles, books, and advice along […]
How the Learning State Makes a Difference
Back in my college years, I remember spending a lot of time trying to find the right place to study. I tried the food-court and that was a big mistake. I tried the grass in the reflecting pool area and all I got were ant bites. I even tried the library only to find out […]
Why You Need to Work On Your Strengths & Weaknesses, Or Fail
Ready to go on a strengths and weaknesses finding adventure? Grab your snacks, your drinks, your walking shoes, and let’s go. You’re in the middle of a thick forest and you have what you have – everything you need, for sure. Except for your destination. There are some situations where no amount of preparation can […]
Patterns Hold a Key to Your Self-Growth
It takes more than a few self-help, leadership, parenting, and entrepreneur books to see a pattern. But patterns do show when you get into the thick of it all. I’ve been through hundreds of these types of books just in the last few years. Let me tell you, the outline of the “Life Story” is […]