The Truth About Perspective

Things will get better when you get better. – Brian Tracy Absolutely. But not unless, and until, you get better. Better internal language/dialog Better habits. Better initiative and action-taking. Better emotional intelligence. Better exercise routine. Better nutrition. Better relationships. Better saving/spending. Better you.

This week’s external resource is from a favorite author/researcher: Heidi Grant Halvorson. A link to her interesting and useful article is below – after I blather on a bit: *** So many people believe that 1) they are too stressed and 2) that stress is bad for you. They are right and wrong, sort of… They…

“No man can tell whether he is rich or poor by turning to his ledger. It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” – Henry Ward Beecher One the things I hear a lot as a coach (and student of…

A great rock is not disturbed by the wind; the mind of a wise man is not disturbed by either honor or abuse. – Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama) I heard someone say that one of the hallmarks of a good life is to be immune from both the good and bad…

Who do you need to apologize to? I’m sure there’s at least one person. Go to them and apologize for your poor behavior. Do this with no expectation of forgiveness or understanding. Do it because it’s the right thing to do. To the extent that you have unresolved issues, things that don’t fit with your real…

What is defeat? Nothing but education; nothing but the first step to something better. – Wendell Phillips “Boy, after that banana, you’re really screwed.” “How are you ever going to come back from that banana?” Defeat is just a word, like banana is just a word. I hope my silly example showed you that words…