Tell Yourself A Story That Serves You

Tell Yourself A Story That Serves You

Yesterday I was driving home from work and had an entire argument with someone in my head.  The argument didn’t happen.  It was just me.  And yet, by the time I realized that I was doing it, my heart rate was up and I was angry.  Then, luckily, I realized what...
Sometimes we need to take a knee.

Sometimes we need to take a knee.

Sometimes we need to take a knee. Mike Tyson famously said that everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. And here’s the thing, no matter who you are, some day life is going to punch you in the mouth. You can plan, and prepare, and think positive...
I Have A New Book

I Have A New Book

For those of us who create content, it is really exciting when we get to say “I have a new book.”  It means that, with a lot of hard work (and usually a lot of time), we have seen a creative process through to the end.  And this time that is more true than...
Is it an expense or an investment?

Is it an expense or an investment?

Is it an expense or an investment? When it comes to business (and life) there are plenty of places to spend our resources, time and money. Around every turn, someone has their hand out. Everyone has the perfect solution to some urgent problem that we might be facing....
It’s Better To Want Than Need

It’s Better To Want Than Need

Years ago, I was talking to one of my daughters about an early boyfriend.  She was sitting on my couch and I said something that caught her off-guard.  I told her that she “needed” this boyfriend too much. I went on to explain to her that it’s better...