10 questions to help you decide: 1. Can you describe the life you want? 2. What does a perfect day look like, from the moment you wake until the moment you sleep? 3. Do you have an end goal in mind? 4. Is there a problem you want to solve? 5. Do you want a … Continue reading »
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It might not work.
The moment before you ship. There’s a second of hesitation. You question whether you’re going to look like a fool, if your idea is stupid, if you’re wasting your time. I had one of those this week. Actually, I was petrified. I was trying something new, and I was scared it wasn’t going to work. … Continue reading »
When “some” is better than “done”
It’s tempting to delay beginnings. Starting a project carries a certain amount of anxiety and trepidation. Eventually this emotional upheaval is conquered, and a new relationship forms — a protective, cautious, calculating awareness of your dream. Your time, energy, passion, love, and sacrifice have been invested into this work, and your pride is as stake. … Continue reading »
The best opportunities
Most really talented people are never discovered. Most will never make it onto the Best Sellers list, won’t speak at TED, won’t be contacted by NPR. Chances are you may never find yourself on the big screen. That manuscript? It might end up in more trash cans than hands. And your promising business venture? You’ll … Continue reading »
10 questions to the best version of yourself
Are you surrounded by people who encourage you to step up your game? Does your work excite you? Do your daily priorities align with your grander visions and dreams? What do you gravitate towards during unscheduled time? Have you set subgoals that tee you up for greater success? Do you schedule time each day to … Continue reading »
24 traits of an impresario
confidence hustle recklessness graciousness improvisation problem solving quick thinking empathic resilient connected creative communicator curious resourceful thorough grateful careful listener street smart curator analyzer determined fearless goal-oriented
Are you in the right theater?
This may sound hokey, but stay with me. If you were an outside observer watching the events of your life on a movie screen, would you enjoy what was playing? When we’re able to remove ourselves and consider our decisions objectively, we gain valuable information. Our emotions no longer dictate action. By stepping back, we … Continue reading »
20 questions to ask as you enter a new year
They work best if you’re honest: Am I holding onto any beliefs that aren’t serving me? What do I want to learn this year? Have I set any long-term goals? Are my daily decisions setting me up for success? Do my present priorities accurately reflect my innermost dreams and desires? Is my work fulfilling my … Continue reading »
Excitement vs fear
Racing heart, quickened pulse, shallow breathing, heightened awareness, tingling extremities. What does that sound like to you? It’s easy to group anxiety, fear, nervousness, and excitement together because we physically experience them in similar ways. What distinguishes these sensations from each other is the lens through which we perceive them. Fear often stops us in … Continue reading »
your dream job is on your desk
What if someone told you that you missed the boat? That the golden ticket to a beautiful home, a happy heart, and an adventurous life was in your back pocket? What would happen if your phone rang and your boss declared you an asset to the company? If the grocery store clerk looked straight into your eyes … Continue reading »
