It is amazing how the more time you spend in joy, the more joyful life becomes. I have talked about how you can tap into joy at any time (see my blog Frequency of Joy), but what I have discovered over the last six months is that the more time you spend in joy, the more joy naturally emerges. I have always had a natural inclination for joy but now it has become a pervasive state of consciousness. I am bubbling with joy and I hope you will join me.
Key Performance Indicators are as important to success in our personal life as they are in our professional life. Having a personal vision and specific KPIs (measures that will best assess personal goals) can be highly beneficial in providing valuable guidance— especially when the course ahead is murky or unknown.
Often, we desperately wait for signs that will give us powerful guidance about the “right” path to take. Many times, we don’t bank on the fact that the “signs” come in moments of upheaval and disruption. We want the “nudge” to feel undeniably clear—without taking us all the way out of our comfort zone.
You might be asking yourself, “How can I possibly hold the torch when I’m surrounded by the darkness of the unknown?” This is where I think it’s useful to act “as if.” What if you acted as if this were the biggest task you could take on?
We have been experiencing a global, historic discontinuity over the last two months. It has forced us to react quickly, and adapt to and cope with major shifts in our personal and professional lives. We now have an opportunity to rebound and innovate in ways that allow us to emerge even stronger than before. After…
It is with love and compassion that my heart goes out to all those who are suffering from the COVID-19 virus; people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic; courageous souls offering essential services to care for the sick, keep food coming, and keep our world in motion; and the many volunteers and Earth…
The American culture is predicated on striving. Striving to reach the next highest level of achievement. Striving to make more money. Striving to buy a home. Striving to be a better you. Striving to have the perfect relationship. Striving to be the perfect worker, boss, mother, father, brother, sister, etc. If we keep wanting, grasping,…
Inspiration is a calling—it just happens without any initiation. It comes upon you. It pops in your head. It whispers in your ear. It gets you out of bed. It causes you to act. You just do it. It delivers an energy and enthusiasm that is palpable. You feel compelled in the moment. It does not come from the mind.
There are a number of variations of the River of Life parable, used in religious teachings, life coaching, business trainings, etc.—all didactic in nature, illustrating an instructive lesson or principle. I find the essence of this parable especially insightful, not only on a personal level, but in my work as a leadership consultant. Here is…
“There is one thing in this world which you must never forget to do. If you forget everything else and not this, there is nothing to worry about, but if you remember everything else and forget this, then you will have done nothing your whole life.”