We all get down at times. Some of us (actually quite a few of us) have suffered from depression or other form of mental illness. But I’ve discovered some interesting things about being down… depressed. Examples: a loss… a game, a job, a relationship. These are times to be clear. These are times when you […]
Life is about movement… moving is essential to health, well being. We live in “Now” and “Next.” All we have in a given moment. But transition. Moving from one phase of life to another is always challenging. From college to that first job; marriage; divorce, … “retirement” (a myth as I’ve offered before). Many more.In […]
Horror … Evil … Catastrophe … all words that knife through the hearts of us all. Today another incident in Florida brings these words front and center as we process the unspeakable.But I have always wondered. Words matter… But. What’s the action to follow, serve as urgent response to prevent future repeats of the evil […]
I read a lot. Four hundred books on the shelves in my office tell me so. I am always inspired when true words of wisdom, quotes fuel my passion for coaching people… helping them grow. Here are my Top Five from 2017. Motives for new beginnings as a new year unfolds… “As a man thinketh […]
Gratitude, expectation, resolution. A time to begin anew… birth new ways if living, explore new possibilities. So vivid with hope. And always faced as well with the challenges to succeed.This is where I start with the new year. Looking through the “Rearview Mirror” to grasp what I learned last year. Then turning my gaze to […]
This beautiful quote from a poem by Robert Frost is thought provoking. The symmetry of the verse challenges you and comforts you at the same time. There are two distinct parts …First, “And did you get all you wanted from this life” … ? The second? “… even so?” I’ve spent some wonderful years accomplishing much. […]
If the ax is dull and one does not sharpen the edge,then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success.Ecclesiastes 10:10I’ve always been a devotee of the great Stephen Covey. He authored the life changing book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective” People.I taught his course for two years. Covey’s seventh habit was “Sharpen […]
I’ve become very nocturnal. Love the very early part of a new day. In bed early. Get 7 hours of sleep every night. Clock just awakes me at 2-2:30am. Always alive with anticipation of the stuff ahead. Because my days are full… I need time to settle, plan, imagine what’s ahead. A lot of this […]
I’ve coached some big guys in my day. CEOS… entrepreneurs.They have gotten where they are by taking risks. Usually well calculated, but not always. Financially, career wise. The bets they’ve taken and won. That’s what’s made them “big.”But I’ve discovered that with all the trappings. The cars, homes, all the $$. You get it. The […]
The following with some revision on my part was sent to me this week by a friend. Beautiful. Inspired by tragedy… immersed in love. As the floods subside. As the cameras leave. We, those not effected by this devastation, will return to our normal lives. Many say, “This great outpouring won’t last long.” Hurricane Sandy… […]