How much better would your day be if you always knew what surprises were lurking around the corner? Why we can’t predict everything, we can prepare for most things using a “How Do I Feel Strategy Session.” 1)  Once a month, take a few minutes and review every possible interaction.  Jobs.  Trips.  Family events.  Everything.…

Creating a difference in your life requires a few simple actions.   It’s all about getting what you want and keeping what you love. 1) Decide:  Everything begins with a decision to transform. 2)  Define: Aimless wondering toward a dream is no fun.  Defining your path will get you there quickly. 3)  Deploy:  Putting your…

Is something is holding you back? Are you spending too much time learning? The challenge begins when your mind gets confused.  Your mind can’t tell the difference between perception and reality.  Learning feels like doing.  You might be getting smarter, but you’re not moving forward. Here are some simple truths: 1) Learning new skills is…

Did you know that happy people see the world differently? They don’t wear rose-colored glasses.  They have a better way: 1)  Happy people realize that being alive includes problems.     2)  Happy people accept that problems are a privilege.  3) Happy people get frustrated but don’t give up.  Problems mean everything is normal. 4)…

Today the day that you apply the world’s simplest success recipe – and everything else will take care of itself.  Stand up.  Take a step.  REPEAT! But how do you propel yourself into maximum forward momentum? In The One Thing, Gary Keller writes; “Success is sequential, not simultaneous.”  When you fuel yourself with focus your…

In Tim Ferris’s books the 4-Hour Workweek, he spoke about  Uncomfortable Conversations. Uncomfortable Conversations are great for pointing out the elephant in the room.  The one that nobody wants to acknowledge.  They are about clearing the air, understanding, and knowing where others stand.  Here’s how to master this skill: 1) Be direct and to the…

Are you the kind of person who is always running around putting out fires – fires you set?  I think it is time that we take away your matches and lighter fluid. Here are a few things to think about: 1) If your life is non-stop drama, stress, and craziness.  Is there is a good…

You must know your why! Knowing why allows you to persist and achieve goals.  Without a strong understanding of why it’s important, it’s not that important. So, why is WHY so difficult? Folks tend to want their why to be fancy and meaningful.  But what if it was because you wanted to be happy?  What…

I asked a client, “What do you think it takes to be a better person during life’s difficult moments?” She had a simple answer: 1) Lead with your internal values.  Stay the course. 2) Seek advice and resources from others with more wisdom. 3) Have faith and courage.  The storm always makes you stronger. Excellent…

Earl Nightingale produced “The Strangest Secret” to motivate his insurance company sales force.   It is now a motivational standard. The secret is simple: 1) You become what you think. 2) You must pay the prices. 3) You must control your thoughts. 4) Cut away all limitations of your mind. 5) Set a clearly defined…