Category Archives: A good way to live

Taking it all in (how to receive appreciation gracefully)

I find myself in the spirit of dispelling common mind-traps, so I’m going to riff off of yesterday’s thoughts.  In the same period of time (my mid to late-20s) when I discovered I couldn’t count on anyone else to “save … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2011 | Posted in Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries

Everyone is afraid… even your boss

Growing up I had this idea that parents were invincible or at least they weren’t afraid of things.  Dark rooms, big museums, thunder storms, city streets – these things may have scared me but I could always look at my … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2011 | Posted in Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries

Reflecting on a great year

Thank you for being a part of the best year of my life (so far).  I hope you and your families have enjoyed the holiday season.  I’ve taken the past week off from my day-to-day work and spent the time … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation

You can’t touch unique

You are inherently different than me and every single other person on planet earth. Unfortunately, the system of civilization we’ve built for ourselves doesn’t readily value that uniqueness.  Instead it wants you to fit into a category of worker – … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries

The 5 steps of launching an idea

Through the coaching work I do, I’ve had great insight into how ideas are launched into the world.  These are the five steps I’ve observed: Unearthing Ideas – Through deep questioning you bring these ideas, concerns, projects, and interests to … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries, Uncategorized

The difference between waiting, picking, and creating

It seems to me that there are 3 ways you could solve a problem. You can wait for the right thing to come along.  Waiting for the right time, waiting for a big break, waiting for something to change, or … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2010 | Posted in Pushing, Opening, and Expanding Your Boundaries

The myth of “bad” time management

I don’t think there is a such a thing as “bad” time management. After all, each one of us is always doing something with our time. Whether it be eating, sleeping, working, or walking it is always producing a result … Continue reading →

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December 6, 2010 | Posted in Human-Centric Business, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living, Simple Living Ideas

Expect Delays

That’s what the sign on the freeway said. Truer words have never been written. Delays happen when events out of your control slow your progress. This is different than procrastination which is self-inflicted slow progress. Delays are a fact of … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2010 | Posted in Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living

Dispense Encouragement

Encouraging words can come from anyone and they can come in many forms – a direct compliment, a passing mention, an observation of something you did.  Consider the times that encouraging words have made it to your ears and how … Continue reading →

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November 15, 2010 | Posted in Appreciation, Human-Centric Business, Powerful Communication

What are you going to contribute today?

This question sits at the top of my daily “To Do” list.  I read it at the start of every day and throughout the day when I consult my list.  It reminds me of what is important.  It’s a reminder … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2010 | Posted in Ecologically Sustainable Civilization, Self-Aware, Mindful, and Balanced Living