I’ll wager that today you will send and receive more texts and emails than you have conversations with your – customers, employees, friends and/or loved ones! Am I right? OK, so I’ll accept that that’s one of the primary ways we communicate today and it’s one of the primary advantages of technology – sharing information. …
As a sailor for many years I had to learn very early that my task was not to try and influence the wind in my sails, but to do the best I could to take advantage of its direction, force and speed so I could ensure a safe and successful journey regardless of my destination …
I’ll bet you’ve heard it or read it at least a dozen times during your life – live in the present moment – now is all you have. Am I right? The question is – do you do it or just think it or say it? I won’t belabor the concept or simple fact that …
If you are struggling in any area of your life, career or business and have never seen the movie The Flight of The Phoenix, I suggest you watch it soon. As I was recently watching it, the idea to write this article hit me between the eyes – not for you but for me. Sooner …
Would you like 2013 to be one of your best years ever? I would ask you to consider the following simple yet powerful approach to creating permanent change and improvement in the area of your life you most desire. Words can have a powerful influence on your life. We bring into our life what we …
OK, a new year is just a few days away. Are you ready to take it on with gusto and optimism or are you going to let the disappointments, frustrations and challenges of last year plague you as you move into the months ahead? There are seven things I would ask you to consider if …
There is something to be said for having certain routines or rituals in your life, career and relationships. Let’s look at all three. Rituals in your career. These can be reading at a certain time of the day or night, (and for a certain length of time) relaxation time at certain times of the day …
The end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on or take action on: 1. Progress made toward your goals. 2. The lack of progress made toward your goals. 3. The establishment of new goals. 4. The letting go of old goals that no longer interest or motivate you. 5. Who you are …
To get better at anything we need to expose ourselves to circumstances or people that stretch us. To people that help us improve our methods, attitudes or our philosophy. I can remember when I was in the Air Force over 40 years ago. I was in Japan at the Olympic trials for the discus. I …
One of the critical skills for ongoing success is the ability to bounce back from adversity. Sooner or later in life everyone experiences failure, disappointment, setbacks or loses the desire to keep on keeping on. Over the years I have had more than my share of failures as well as successes. Just because you have …
