Desire & Work

How you see yourself determines what you’ll do. How clearly you see what you want to do determines what you’ll accomplish. Your self-concept and beliefs about what you think you can and can’t do and so important to what you’ll even attempt. If you don’t think you’re worthy or capable you won’t even start. And,…

We are made to persist. That’s how we find out who we are. – Tobias Wolff I often speak of being grateful for whatever comes your way. “Good” or “bad.” Everything is feedback. Everything is a lesson. Everything is a springboard. Whatever happens, use it. Use “it” to find out what you’re made of, what you…

I recently challenged myself to be willing to ask myself and clients: how are you great? Not in a bragging or self-aggrandizing way, or a narcissistic way, but in a genuine, human way. A way that acknowledges – and embraces – the perfection and limitlessness of our pure spiritual self, and knows that how we manifest as…

“We are the creative force of our life, and through our own decisions rather than our conditions, if we carefully learn to do certain things, we can accomplish those goals.” – Stephen Covey When we learn that what we do matters, we more carefully – and intentionally – do what we do. When we learn to do…

I’ve included a blog post from Seth Godin (in its entirety, at the bottom) to get you thinking. Please read Seth’s words below and rejoin me for a couple questions. *  *  * You’re back? Great! If you invoke the Platinum Rule (treat others as they would like to be treated… ), which approach (or…

“Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” – Albert Einstein Whatever you focus on, with emotional intensity, comes into being. Let’s dissect that a bit: “Whatever you focus on,” the thoughts and images you repeatedly create in your mind; “with emotional intensity,” whether you feel or generate positive or negative emotions around something,…