Fate be Damned
“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” ~ Joseph Campbell “Who am I?” It’s a question that you’ve probably asked yourselves many times. You believe there is a definite version of yourself waiting to be unlocked. You think… “There’s […]
Exception vs. Norm
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle A few weeks ago I went to France on vacation and let loose. Workouts? Nope. Meditating? Didn’t happen. Reading? Who had time for that? I was all about those croissants, pastries & lazing around. But when I got […]
You Wouldn’t Yell at a Caterpillar
“The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” – Arnold H. Glasow Evolving into the person you want to become is tough. Our culture bombards us with “overnight success” stories. But the truth? The truth is that anyone who is impressive in their accomplishments… probably […]
What’s your contribution?
“Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale Look around you right now. What do you see? Tables and chairs. City buildings. Cars passing on the road. Glowing lights overhead. Books stacked on your desk. Windows. Your computer. Each and every one of these things began as an idea in someone’s head. Literally, EVERYTHING that […]
Missed Opportunities
“Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity .” — H. Jackson Brown Jr. Several years ago, I knew a young woman diagnosed with cancer. Her name was Hayden. The type of cancer she had was incredibly rare, with a mortality rate of 100%. During the two years after her diagnosis, I spoke to her […]
Good Enough
“Progress is more important than perfection.” — Simon Sinek What’s the difference between a perfectionist and a high achiever? Both types are driven to succeed. However, one is motivated by… 👉Enjoying the process. 👉Learning new things. 👉Seeing progress While the other is compelled by… 👉Fear. 👉Over-thinking. 👉Doubt. Perfectionists put unnecessary pressure on themselves to attain […]
Ink Over Think
“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” ~Bob Proctor Have you ever felt inexplicably sad or anxious, without knowing exactly why? 😟 It’s frustrating when your mood seems off, and you can’t even pinpoint the reason behind it. It usually starts when a negative thought […]
Black Mamba
“Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will.” ~ George Bernard Shaw Kobe had the Black Mamba. Lady Gaga has Jo Calderone. Beyoncé has Sasha Fierce. Eminem has Slim Shady. These aren’t just cool nicknames or their friends. These […]
How to Kill an Idea
‘If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” – Henry David Thoreau How many times have you had an awesome idea… That just… Went nowhere? I’m not talking about your plan for the weekend or your houseplant […]
Silly Smiles
“Nothing has to happen for me to feel good! I feel good because I’m alive! Life is a gift, and I revel in it.” – Tony Robbins Yesterday, I tied my shoelaces. Okay. I know. Weak start. But I decided I was going to enjoy tying my shoelaces. I didn’t do it on autopilot. I […]