Sometimes it seems as if the world is falling apart, doesn’t it? Government shutdowns, hurricanes, wildfires, school shootings, plane crashes, suicide bombings, floods…need I mention more? The state of the world can feel pretty overwhelming, especially if you feel powerless to help or do anything to create change. But you have more power than you …
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A lot of people talk about inspiration as if they expect it to hit them like a lightning bolt. Only then will they have the ability to start writing their manuscript, pick up the paint brush, plan the new business, or go to the gym. However, you can spend a lot of time waiting for …
Have you ever attended an event, read a book, or heard a podcast that got your fired up to take action? That’s how I feel every year after I finish my High Performance Coaching certification program. I’m burning with the desire to make a difference in people’s lives by helping them gain more clarity, energy, …
Here in California, the chances of getting rain are getting slimmer and slimmer. That means, the flow of water has already slowed down. We have no way to increase that flow until rainy season hits next winter. However, you can increase your flow or get in the flow any time you choose. Getting in the …
Too often you feel like you must do something or you should do something. That’s why you don’t do anything at all. If you want to get more done and achieve the results you desire in your life and work, take inspired action not required action. Raise Your Energy with Passion When you feel like …
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Photo courtesy monkey_business|Stockfresh.com I often tell the story of how I became a magazine journalist. I took a journalism class in high school taught by a charismatic teacher. I was seeking a way to make a living as a writer. He showed me a path, and I decided to take it. When I think back …
How often do you find your self waiting for your turn? I’m not talking about your turn to pay at the grocery store register or to enter the sports stadium. I’m talking about waiting for someone to tell you it’s okay to move forward toward your goals or for someone to give you permission to …
Once upon a time, I had no ideas. Or so I thought. Now, I overflow with ideas every day. How about you? Do you have ideas? It’s wonderful to have ideas, especially ones that inspire you and that line up with your purpose and your passion—and your business. But what if you don’t have ideas? …
On Saturday I had the honor of speaking at the San Francisco Writing for Change Conference. This is my favorite writing and publishing event of the year because the people who attend are all extremely passionate. They all want to write books and build businesses to further a cause or start a movement. They are …
Recently, I found myself struggling with my work. I just wasn’t feeling jazzed, passionate or eager to get to my desk in the morning. I was having a hard time making myself write. I could see my income suffering as well. I would offer a course, and nothing would happen. No response. Not only that, …
Yesterday I was supposed to be writing. Instead, I spent about five hours purging my office of paper. I wasn’t exactly sure at the time what that was about, but this morning I woke up, looked around my office, which still has quite a lot more unnecessary “stuff” that can be tossed, and knew exactly …
This past week my daughter graduated from New York University. I had the privilege of sitting through two commencement ceremonies, one for the entire university and the other for the Tisch School of the Arts. While some people dread such events, I look forward to the inspirational speeches. They may be meant to inspire the …
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