In the mental health field, research has shifted from post-traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth. What we are learning is that there is a vast opportunity for...
I’ve always loved and valued my friends, but I haven’t always been the BFF they need. Similarly, I have friends who I know love me dearly,...
People like to do business with people they know, like and trust. So how do you become well known and the one they pick next time...
Aaaaaahhhhh! Just relax. From your head to your toes. You feel all tension leaving your body. You are totally engulfed in the moment. Peace and...
Have you ever wondered why some people achieve big things and others struggle to get through the grocery store without forgetting something on their shopping list?...
The first belief you need to let go of is the belief that you need to learn how to compromise in order to have any kind...
Good vs. evil. That’s what superhero movies are all about. And, of course, good happens, and the superhero lives on another day to fight his nemesis....
Back when I first joined the Army we did not have the privilege of using any high tech gadgets to help us find our way through...
Motivation is the reason(s) a person has for behaving or acting in a certain way. People can be motivated for good, or motivated for immediate gratification....
Do you ever feel stuck? Do you feel like you are in a situation that you cannot get out of? Do you feel like you will...
There are many areas of our lives that we could move on from in order to be the best version of ourselves. It could be moving...
What is Wealth? Every person I ask this question to gives me a different answer. To most, it is a magic number such as $1 million. ...
Adversity is something everyone experiences. It’s a part of life and the quicker we know how to deal with them, the better for us. Today, it...
Nearly every man that I know can almost quote Mel Gibson from Braveheart, “They may take our lives but they will never take our FREEDOM!” With...
Change begins with me – life is change. Change is all around us every minute of our day – the seasons change, the trees change...
Tragedy can manifest itself in a variety of ways. From divorce, the loss of a loved one, or a devastating diagnosis, tragedies are as diverse as...
Have you ever had an idea that you knew was a game-changer? Maybe you thought of how to improve a product or a system, or create...
Constantly staying in the state of low self-esteem doesn’t help people to achieve great things. Obviously, that’s not the ingredient to perform better and achieve more...
Editor’s Note: UPDATED as of October 15, 2016 for relevance and accuracy. Fear, control, doubt, failure, lack of safety, worry, unpredictability, confusion, uneasiness, concern, anxiety, suspense,...
I am a firm believer in telling people what you think if it is positive, and not keeping it to yourself. It you think someone is...
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid...
Right now, human beings are capable of running a mile in under 4 minutes. This might not seem like a really big deal. We are used...
Meditation. What does that word conjure up for you when you think about it? Most of us are conditioned to think real meditation means sitting cross-legged...
Rejection from publishers and agents was especially difficult for me because, like all sorts of artists, I poured my heart and soul into my writing. Although...
Today, negative thinking is one of the greatest hindrances we have when achieving our goals or living the life we’ve dreamed of. Many great achievements would...
Many people share a fear of public speaking. The reasons for it are many. The individual may not feel prepared. I often hear that they do...
Life has a way of pushing us past our comfort zones, and when this happens to me, I often use one of my favorite mantras –...
The first step to getting on with your journey is to figure out which one you are on. Now, I know, that sounds pretty basic. But,...
So you’ve decided to make healthy eating a daily habit. The benefits of eating more healthfully go far beyond the way your clothes fit. Healthy eating...
Have you ever heard the saying “Anything worth having is worth waiting for.”? Instant gratification is a problem right now in our society and it is...
The price of college tuition continues to rise every year, which is leaving many graduates with thousands of dollars in student loan debt. The average cost...
Wealth is certainly about money, but much more than “only about money”. Wealth is about being able to manage and enjoy your resources with grace, in...
“Fail fast, and fail often” seems to be the cool thing to say in the entrepreneurial world. However, is it the cool thing to do if...
What holds us back from expressing the gifts we have developed or been given? Why are there some people who will shout them from the rooftops,...
So you’ve decided to start running in the morning. Welcome to the club! Running is an excellent, simple cardio workout with tremendous physical and emotional benefits....
Daisaku Ikeda once said,” If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.” I have always...
Do you ever think that people spend so much time trying to find their life’s purpose, that they let life pass them by? I think you...
How do you feel about mornings? Yes, please – the earlier, the better! Meh – I can survive them when I have to. Please don’t make...
Has this ever happened to you? You have a goal—an amazing goal—but fear of taking that leap catches you in the chest and you. just. can’t....
Everyone probably goes through times that are hard, tough, difficult or just plain impossible. Hopefully these times are far and few between. Can you do anything...
I am convinced that more success is lost due to fear than to any other factor. We know that we must work hard to win but...
Do you ever wake up on a Friday confused because you think it’s the weekend already, but then realize that you still have one more day...
If only you could be led by your dreams and not hindered by your problems to bring back the passion in the life that you want...
I once had a friend who was an avid weight lifter. Unlike most of the men and women that I have known since this guy only...
Being productive at work is probably pretty high up on your priority list, which means there’s a good chance you’re already using gadgets, apps and other...
You arrive at work tired from a restless night worrying about a “must-win” proposal or how to ask for a well-needed raise. Just a glance at...
There is a saying from Zig Ziglar, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” True enough, you...
It seems reasonable to assume that most people want to live happy, vibrant lives. Unfortunately, in spite of that desire, few people actually accomplish that. Instead,...
It’s easy to stay motivated when you have others cheering you on. Your friends and co-workers can be supportive and encouraging and even pitch in to...
Office Space said it best by saying “looks like someone has a case of the Mondays”. Although the quote was meant in jest, I know I’ve...
