Expectations Equal Experience

Expectations Equal Experience

The same experience can look totally different to two different people.  So often, this has to do with expectations.  I like Pepsi…and I like Sweet Tea.  But if I take a big drink of one expecting the other, it’s jarring. For example, if you have never...
Your Own Thoughts

Your Own Thoughts

I love phones.  The technology is amazing.  And it’s changed our lives immeasurably in good ways.  You can stay connected with people all over the world and keep track of your steps.  You can listen to books and music, and you can find the closest coffee shop. ...
The Only Constant Is Change

The Only Constant Is Change

Change can be scary. As I said here, most of us like it better when we are driving the change.  When other people are forcing us to change…not so much.  We like change that is our idea…more.  But for many people I meet, change is the enemy of comfort. The...
It Doesn’t Matter If You Feel Like It

It Doesn’t Matter If You Feel Like It

“I don’t feel like it.” That is the mantra of the person that is not living up to their potential.  “Feeling like it,” has very little to do with it.  If you committed to getting in shape, starting a business, making more sales, or...
Tip A Glass To Some Good Things

Tip A Glass To Some Good Things

In a world where 89% of what we see is negative, we need to take the time to celebrate good things…and we need to be intentional about it.  So here are a few things I am excited about this morning. St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl in Coshocton St. Paddy’s...
From “Why?” To “What Can I Do?”

From “Why?” To “What Can I Do?”

We have been told that it’s important to ask “why,” and I agree. Simon Sinek’s book “Start With Why” is amazing.  He explains that organizations that can evolve past telling you “what” they do, to “why” they...