Life Is Not Fair.  So What?

Life Is Not Fair. So What?

We were all seated around a kitchen table talking.  The group was filled with men and it was designed to be a place where we could express challenges in a safe place.  We had made it around the table and the last person was sharing what a challenging year it has been...
Why To Reach Out

Why To Reach Out

I had a conversation last night with a friend that really struck me.  We all have “this friend” in our life.  He’s the one that has it all together.  He is smart and talented and confident.  And he deserves to be.  He has worked hard for years to...
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...
Defining Success For Yourself

Defining Success For Yourself

If you want to create the life of your dreams, it’s going to take work.  Not only the kind of hard work, grind and hustle that motivational quotes talk about.  You will have to do that too…but that’s not it. To really create the life of your dreams,...
Enjoying The World Around Me

Enjoying The World Around Me

I did not sleep very well last night.  My oldest dog (Scooter) decided that he wanted up at around 4:30am.  He wandered the house before wanting to get back up in bed with us 20 minutes later.  By 5:30am, he wanted up off the bed again.  I was annoyed and tired and...