The Power of Inertia

The most devastating thing we can learn about our power is how much of it we have. How much change we could make if we would only speak up first, not last. How much influence we can have if we’re willing to to look someone in the eye and say, “yes.” Or, “this is our…

In terms of dreams/goals/desires there are only three variations: 1) Things You Want 2) Things You Don’t (Really) Want 3) Things You Think You Can’t Have *  *  * Just stating that’s there’s a mere trinity of “things-we-want” is likely to rub some the wrong way. But it’s true. Let’s take #1: Things You Want….

I received a message (included in its entirety below) from a mentor of mine that I wanted to share. The idea that we’d rather be ruined than change is real for so many people (they just don’t know it, consciously). What’s happening with so many people is that, by playing it safe, they are quietly…

I want to talk with you about gaps. Two gaps in particular. The first is the gap between where you are and where you want to be.  We all have this gap, and once it’s closed, we find new things we want. But the gap means we need to change, and we’re hard wired to…

When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you. – Walter Payton What are you great at? What have you put the time in to be masterful at? If it’s something great, or even just pretty good, quite likely people are talking to you about it – about your talents,…

Patience has its limits. Take it too far, and it’s cowardice. – George Jackson One of the great skills of life is discernment. It’s easy to tell the difference between black and white, hot or cold, up or down, . . . . But being able to tell the difference between patience and procrastination is…