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Wake Up and Live Today
I want you to be fully awake and not asleep in life. While I was at a speaking engagement in Belize, I went up to a vendor on the beach and asked for the perfect souvenir. He had dread locks, a thick beard, and piercing dark brown eyes. Looking at me he said, “I have…
Read MoreDid You See That? Use the Power of “Notice” to Enrich Your Life
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein “You will see a cow everyday of your life,” said my coaching client. Feeling confused by her comment I replied, “Really?” She continued, “Seriously, you will see…
Read MoreSpread Your Wings and Soar
You are on the 9th hole ready to tee off. You grab your driver and approach the ball preparing to swing. You take a deep breath, look at the ball, and then. . . it happens! Your mind starts to go wild. You wonder if you have the correct grip, the proper stance and the…
Read MoreSurf’s Up
Have you lived through a 6.7 magnitude earthquake? A good friend of mine, who lived in Hawaii, once told me what it was like to experience a 6.7 magnitude earthquake. The house started shaking violently. Pictures, vases and dishes crashed to the ground. Initially, he could not figure out what was happening. Then responding with…
Read MoreBe A Hero
The Question What is the difference between a mediocre and heroic life? Mediocre lives are lived by just surviving each day, by going through the paces without much feeling. Ask the average person what their dominant emotion is, and you will often hear “numb.” Is that an emotion? Not in the traditional sense; however, this…
Read MoreWhat Are You Giving for Christmas? Are You Willing to Give a Deliberate Gift?
What Are You Giving For Christmas: Are You Willing to Give A Deliberate Gift? I could see the tears of regret well up in his eyes as he told me the story of his past eighteen years. My coaching client was a very successful businessman when it came to making money, but by his own…
Read MoreGratitude–The Key to Happiness
Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy — because we will always want to have something else or something more. Brother David Steindl-Rast Gratitude, The Key to Happiness “There is no…
Read MoreYou Can Be Happier At Work: 3 Steps To Make It Happen Today
How Happy Are You At Work? Are you happy at work? Odds are you aren’t. A recent study on work stress conducted by Harris Interactive found that 8 of 10 employees are over-stressed by at least one thing at work. Some common stressers include poor work relationships, low pay, and increased workloads. Another study by CNN found that 50%…
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