There are certain times in your life—when you get to choose who you want to be from that day forward. For example, the new year and birthdays are times when you can rebirth yourself by taking on a new identity. For example, when you celebrate a birthday, you might say, “Oh, another year passed, and …
Disappointment is inevitable. Maybe that’s a negative belief, but you’d probably agree that most people experience disappointment at some point—especially if they take risky steps to realize their dreams. But you don’t have to allow disappointment to stop you from continuing to move boldly toward your future vision. I know this well. As a writer, …
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If you are of a “certain age,” search the internet for a recording of two 2024 Grammy Award Performances—Billy Joel and Joni Mitchell. I’m not suggesting you do so because you may have listened to their music back in high school (like I did), but because their performances provided a powerful reminder that you’re never …
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Most of us like to feel comfortable. We like staying within our comfort zone. But is being comfortable all it’s cracked up to be? Maybe. Maybe not. I personally think being uncomfortable offers more benefits. For this reason, I prefer my uncomfortable zone. When I stay in my comfort zone, nothing changes…not even what I …
If you find it challenging to become the person you want to be, consider developing an alter ego. This “alternative self’ might be just what you need to begin showing up in life with the characteristics, behaviors, and mindsets you desire—and know you need to succeed. Simply defined, your ego is that portion of your …
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Whether you realize it or not, you are spiritually guided. And that spiritual guidance is available to you at all times. I’ve understood this since I was in my mid-20s. But, I hadn’t clearly experienced spiritual guidance. So I couldn’t say I “knew” it to be true. Yet, like most people, I could relate times …
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I had a dream. It feels far away now… I still remember it, but it’s difficult to feel the passion and excitement I used to have each time I imagined myself realizing that dream. Did I lose it? Or is my dream still there…waiting for me to bring it to life? How about you? Do …
I can’t remember if I planted the Century Plant behind my house or if it was here when I moved in. But this plant has thrived in the 15 years I’ve lived in this home. I mean…it’s huge! And now…after all this time… it’s going to bloom. That fact is, one one hand, super exciting. …
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Are you going through life on cruise control? It’s easy to set your days up so you can push a button and then “drive” at the same speed no matter what without much thought. That sort of life can be pretty comfortable…as long as you remain satisfied. However, at some point you will feel dissatisfied …
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A lot of people don’t pursue their dreams. They want to be writers, dancers, actors, painters, Olympic athletes, singers, or entrepreneurs, for example. But they doubt that they can realize their dream. They don’t think they can do it. So rather than try, they don’t do anything. They don’t pursue their goal or dream. Can …
You are the average of the ten people with whom you spend the most time. That’s right. So do an accounting right now… What friends, family members, and co-workers do you hang out with every day or week? Do you want to be more like them…or less? If, for example, you aspire to become an …
Are you a “wannabe”? Or are you someone who is becoming what you wannabe? What’s the difference? One type of person stays a wannabe. The other takes action to become what they want to be. All Talk No Action I recently spoke at a writers’ conference, and the majority of attendees at the event were …
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