In life, one of our most valuable assets is our social network. A strong social network not only fulfills and enriches our lives, but it fuels health and success in many different areas. When we’re faced with a challenge or things just get busy,…
For years, I struggled to let go of past hurts. Somewhere along the line they all got backed up in the deep of me and I shouldered them right into all my tomorrows like a packhorse. I was a collector of hurts, a really…
I’ve long heard the concept of “fail early, fail often.” And, while I understood it in theory, I struggled to see its real, practical benefit. This all changed when I realized that failure gives us knowledge and skills which cannot be gained any other…
Most of us spend all our whole adult lives on the same ride. Around and around we go. We drink our coffee the same way, use the same deodorant, listen to the same type of music, and choose the same color clothing we always have.…
Whether we realize it or not, how we prepare and plan for the day has an enormous impact on how the day goes. It can be the difference in starting our day off on edge, disengaged, and overwhelmed, or starting our day off collected, present,…
William Danforth wasn’t supposed to live. His constant sicknesses had left him weak and frail and the doctors said he would never live to see adulthood. One day at school, however, his teacher singled him out and dared him to “become the healthiest boy in…
Anxious thoughts wreak havoc on our lives. They cause health problems, strain relationships, and make us less productive and effective in our work. Here are three ways to banish anxious thoughts so we can live a fuller, more meaningful, and effective life.…
If you had told me this 10 years ago, I would have thought you were crazy. I had just ben fired from my job and I needed money bad, not ideas. Money was all I thought about, and it also seemed the hardest to come by.…
“My brother died a week ago,” I heard the man say. He was tall, square shouldered, and had glistening eyes. “I was given the gift of 50 years with him. God doesn’t owe me a thing!” His comment was cutting, not with its sharpness,…
So, what do you when things don’t go as planned and you find yourself in the middle of a tough situation not knowing how it’s all going to work out? You focus on the positive, learn from the experience, and embrace the journey, right? While…
