Today I turned 50 years old. This past week has been filled with blessings, kind words, and good wishes. It has also come with variations of that perennial question: “How does it feel to be a year older?” I’ve never really known how to answer this question. Mostly I stumble over a verbose nonsense explanation … Continue reading Turning 50! What The Hell Is That Supposed To Mean???
Odds & Ends – The Gratitude Project
Last Year, while reading “Gravitate 2 Gratitude", by Carolyn Flower, I started one of her prescribed exercises. This exercise was meant to help us recognize, in essence to become grateful for all we have. It focuses the mind on seeing reasons to be grateful by establishing a habit of gratitude. Like most habits it takes … Continue reading Odds & Ends – The Gratitude Project
Odds & Ends – “SUCCESSOGRAPHER” – What the heck is that?!?
A little over a week ago, I started on a new journey of discovery. An exploration into purpose & passions, mindset & motivates, honesty & happiness, and a integrity filled self-description. For those of you who have read some of my articles in the past, you will understand when I say this journey actually started much … Continue reading Odds & Ends – “SUCCESSOGRAPHER” – What the heck is that?!?
The Ultimate Optimism
Law #8 - Maintaining a winning perspective Chapter 9 of T. J. Hoisintton’s “If You Think You Can” starts with this amazing statement: “In the real world, moments of devastation are likely to come your way… It’s part of the process. Consequently, setbacks drive some to fight harder. For others, it provides a reason to … Continue reading The Ultimate Optimism
Odds & Ends – Faith & Happiness
I can remind you to have faith in your goals, your plans, your process, and your progress, but what are some of the keys to developing faith? You could reflect on the most rewarding moments of your life, write down as much details about those experiences: the senses and feelings, the thoughts, the details. You … Continue reading Odds & Ends – Faith & Happiness
Day 20 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
Let’s have a little fun today, shall we? I want to have the most absurd job imaginable, even if it’s only for a short period of time. In fact, I want to have a series of super-absurd jobs that last about a week each, for a whole year! Then I can just inundate my LinkedIn … Continue reading Day 20 – What I Want To Do- 30 Days to Clearly Defining It
The New Renaissance Mindset 