What defines a champion? Is it someone who beats all the competition to claim first place? That may be one description, but it’s not the one I ascribe to. Are the champions of the Sochi Olympic Games the athletes that stand on the podium and receive a medal? Or, are all the participants champions? What …
Ever had one of those days when it seems like nothing is working? Or maybe you are making progress but it feels like you’re slogging through mud with a 70 pound pack strapped to your back. You’ve traded momentum for frustration. We’ve all been there. Would you rather have a day like this? How do …
On a scale of 1 to 10, what’s your current level of happiness? Are you waiting for something external to change so you can be happier? Or are you carrying happiness around with you? I’m a carrier. You might attribute it to my outgoing, positive personality which some people suspect must be false cheer. (It’s …
The Mindmap of 35 Habits of Super-Productive People I couldn’t resist the pull of an infographic on productivity. This visual provides a great kick-start as we all get back into a routine. I’ve found these strategies from Anna Vital, startup evangelist and infographic author, to be tried and true in my life – for the …
Too Much, Too Fast. Ever felt that way? Actually, I’m more likely to be found murmuring about how slow progress seems. The only thing that seems too fast is the constant flow of information and ideas that stream from computer devices to our brains every day. So much, so fast that it can be a …
I’ve been listening to our young rooster at crowing practice for a week. Poor guy. He was born to crow, designed to crow and it’s his purpose in life to crow. But if I had recorded his first few practice sessions, you would be highly entertained. He was hilarious – sounded both sick and silly at the same …
Rich Man, Poor Man – Who’s More Noble of the Two? I’ve been thinking about money a lot lately. You made a quick judgment when you read that, whether you realize it or not. I’ve been pondering how the beliefs we hold about money are formed very early in our lives and are so tightly woven into our thinking …
This person keeps saying negative things about you. They say you don’t really know what you’re doing. They say if the curtain was pulled back, people would see that you’re not the least bit impressive. You’re being called an imposter – a poser – a big fake! If you don’t shut this person up, they …
Did you know you can buy happiness? Now that I have your attention, I’ll tell you how much it costs. Not much. This week, my husband brought me a simple bouquet of flowers from the grocery store. When he arranged them in water, he pulled out a single rose and put it in a slender …
I hang out with high performance people who set big goals. Those who dream, dare and do. But what about the little wins? They’re important too. Have you been to a kid’s birthday party recently? Inevitably, there’s a child who’s at a disadvantage in the games. So you move the line. Make it easier to hit …