Perhaps because all your life, you’ve been driven by doing it for others more than actually doing it for yourself. Think about that for a moment. We also have an uncanny ability to feel weird if things are going TOO GOOD for us. Coach and bestselling author Martha Beck tell us that “weirdly, we feelContinue reading “Why, Despite ALL that You Have Achieved do You still Feel Like a Failure?”
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It’s Time to Harness the Power of Your Individuality
Back in 2014 I wrote an article where I talked about the fact that it takes more than passion to succeed. Cal Newport, Ph.D., a 30 something year-old and assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University says “Follow your passion is an appealing command because it’s both simple and daring. It tells you thatContinue reading “It’s Time to Harness the Power of Your Individuality”
The 5 “Must Haves” in Designing Your Own Success Strategy
In a previous post, I mentioned five pillars that must be in place if you want to transform your life and achieve consistent results. I’ve talked before about willpower. So many of us think that in order to make changes and get the results we want in our lives we must utilize sheer willpower and discipline!Continue reading “The 5 “Must Haves” in Designing Your Own Success Strategy”
How to Tap into the Treasure that Lies Within
How do you convey messages to your subconscious mind and tap into your own acre of diamonds? In this post, I identified three things that need to be present in order for you to begin to tap into your power: You need to remain open and curious You must know WHAT you want You must discoverContinue reading “How to Tap into the Treasure that Lies Within”
A Writer not Keen on Writing…
Self-doubt. Wouldn’t it be great to free ourselves of any doubt? Freedom from doubt in EVERYTHING? In ourselves, in our beliefs, our fellowmen, the world, our thoughts, our decisions, our goals? We doubt ourselves and in so doing talk ourselves out of doing the things we feel drawn to. Like me sometimes with writing. I love toContinue reading “A Writer not Keen on Writing…”
How to Prepare to Begin to Get Results Using Your Very Powerful Mind
In a previous post, I made a statement that we underestimate just how powerful we are. Dr. Joseph Murphy in his book the Power of the Subconscious Mind says that the reason there is so much chaos and misery in the world is because people do not understand the interaction of their conscious and subconscious minds.Continue reading “How to Prepare to Begin to Get Results Using Your Very Powerful Mind”
What Do You Do When Life Throws You a Curve Ball?
This post is really one about how you deal with uncertainty in your life and business. Life is exceedingly uncertain but for our own sanity, I think we fool ourselves into thinking that we have control over what happens in our lives. When we plan we are optimistic that the plan will unfold without a hitchContinue reading “What Do You Do When Life Throws You a Curve Ball?”
How do you stay the Course en route to Success?
From time to time I hear the following “I tried that goal process. It didn’t work. I don’t know why.” It’s a great place to be! Getting and staying motivated is the key. Not knowing why is the beginning of wisdom. Here’s the truth nobody ever told you: developing your own process to get youContinue reading “How do you stay the Course en route to Success?”
The Labyrinth Called Life
I wrote this piece in my journal on February 1st 2016, and decided to share. I started that day feeling “bummy” but once I worked my way through my feelings, I realized the importance of writing stuff down and getting it out of your system. It unclogs your creative arteries allowing helpful thoughts to flow freely again.Continue reading “The Labyrinth Called Life”
Start Applying “the Meez” to your Morning Routine
If you’re working in the kitchen of Anthony Bourdain, legendary chef of Brasserie Les Halles, best-selling author, and famed television personality, you don’t dare so much as boil hot water without attending to a ritual that’s essential for any self-respecting chef: mise-en-place. The “Meez,” as professionals call it, translates into “everything in its place.” InContinue reading “Start Applying “the Meez” to your Morning Routine”
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