The Secret To Vacation Happiness

The Secret To Vacation Happiness

There are plenty of reasons to enjoy vacations.  Sometimes it’s the weather, the surroundings, the desire to try new things (I talk about that here), or the break from our every day routine.  We are often able to be more content on vacation…more...
Not ONE Way For Sales Success

Not ONE Way For Sales Success

When you think of someone in sales, what comes to mind?  If you are like most people you think of a high energy person that is bubbly and talkative.  The stereotypical sales professional is highly charismatic and easily able to influence people to do their bidding....
The Power of “The Dip”

The Power of “The Dip”

With all of the books I have read over the past several years, I find that I have been talking about one I read many years ago a lot.  It’s a book by Seth Godin called “The Dip.”     This short but powerful book starts with a simple premise. ...
The Next Day

The Next Day

Most of us have no problem getting up for the “big day.”  I mean, it’s the big day, after all.   Whether it’s a big meeting, a big game or a big presentation, we are able to show up with our best.  We have worked hard to prepare…so we are...
Resistance Versus the Hard Stop

Resistance Versus the Hard Stop

Each morning, in the cool Ohio air, I take my dogs out to do their business.  The oldest dog is not on a leash. He wanders around the yard on his own…free from restraint.  The younger dog (Finn) cannot be trusted with that amount of freedom. I am forced to...
The Story You Tell Yourself

The Story You Tell Yourself

Yesterday I woke up feeling tired.  I knew it was time to wake up.  I had a lot to do.  But my body and mind did not seem ready to move. I convinced myself to peel my body out of bed and I walked slowly to the kitchen so I could make coffee.  As I filled the coffee...