It seems to me there is a lot of finger pointing going on in the world today. “It’s his fault this happened to me.” “It’s her fault I am feeling {enter any emotion here}. It’s their fault I can’t {enter anything you want to...
Are you willing to forgive and move forward? It’s a simple question, but may not be exceptionally easy to answer. This quote is from my Unf*ck Yourself desk calendar that might help make it a little easier: “The single most important thing you can do for your...
Communication consistently comes up as a topic people are interested in learning more about and getting better at it. I have the secret. Are you ready for it? Be a better listener. So, the question then becomes, “How do I become a better listener?” versus “How do I...
Are you a victim of your past? Unfortunately, the answer for many people is yes. Here’s a great quote from Gary John Bishop: “You are not a victim of your past. I’m not saying people don’t become victims of their own past: I’m saying you are not...
At the end of my message two weeks ago, I shared that I would be talking more about values. What are your values? Typically, our values are formed or handed down to us from our family, our upbringing, and/or experiences from long ago. And often, we hold...
Today is Independence Day, a celebration of nationhood and the passage of the Declaration of Independence! We all have our special ways of celebrating this day, and for me, it’s a time for family, BBQs, fireworks, baseball, and all that good stuff. It is also a...
This quote comes from an awesome book Think Like a Monkwritten by one smart guy – Jay Sheti. Warning, it’s a brain twister. “I am not what I think I am. I am not what you think I am. I am what I think you think...
A few weeks ago, I wrote about forgiveness. So, I wanted to pick that topic back up with a focus on other people’s suffering. If you’re having a hard time with forgiveness, this may help. When someone wrongs us, it’s human nature to think, "What a...
I get some grief when talking about my favorite quote. I may also get some grief from those saying that I have shared this quote many times before. “Try not. Do or do not.” - Yoda I have a Yoda head cover on my golf clubs. Some...
When working with coaching clients, I often hear people label themselves. “I am depressed.” “I am anxious.” Remember, words matter! And, in turn, we have to choose them wisely. When we reframe the “I am” statement to “I feel” statements, that really starts to change things....