Inviting change is easier than resisting it. We are beginning our remodel later in May. Having gone through this process before, I am anticipating challenges and mistakes. It’s inevitable. When working within an existing structure and transforming it into the new vision of its future state, there are infinite details, options, and several limitations. Similar to leading any change, the…
The only way to make your present better is to make your future bigger. This is the essence of setting goals. If we don’t set them, we begin to decline. In small, seemingly inconsequential ways, we erode what we have when we don’t strive for what’s next. Striving for something offers purpose and meaning. Don’t settle, reach. When you have…
What if we could hold the honesty of our fears in equal weight with the courage of our dreams? This was a question posed by Tiffany Sauder (Scared Confident podcast). It’s a great thought when you’re on the courage side of the balance sheet. Remembering the question when you’re on the fear side is the real opportunity. Isn’t that the…
“Hard is not the end, it’s just hard.” This is a quote from a parent when his daughter was struggling in every way in her life. What a powerful statement. If you rely on feelings, hard is an end. It’s the end of an interpretation, the end of a way of being in the world that isn’t serving you, the…
“Your eyes only see and your ears only hear what you’re looking for.” Dan Sullivan One of the gems from being at the EOS Worldwide conference last week was this Dan Sullivan quote. Reminding myself to stay humble (no matter how certain I am), by recognizing my own biases, filters, and predispositions to receive only the information I’m ready for…
When change is occurring, it’s imperative to know your default setting. While we use the KOLBE to stay clear about what our starting point is when meeting change, it’s interesting to realize how much stress we put ourselves in by changing behavior to accommodate others. When we’re stressed, we’re less resourceful, less creative, and less effective communicators. This is part…
Progress isn’t always forward. Sometimes progress is inward. It can seem like staying in one place, however, when you’re present, you realize it’s not external; you appreciate progress can seem to pause while the infrastructure for change is built. When that happens, it’s more like a comma and surge into the future. Pause then rise. Be patient. Growth for growth’s…
Abundance is an inside job. You can seek to change all the deck chairs on the Titanic, but the ship is still going down. How do you do the work to center yourself, know yourself, and set up your life to feed the best of who you are on a daily basis? It’s not about your job, relationships, financial status,…
As a person who packs a lot into my weeks, looking ahead can cause stress. When I focus on this day, this week, and what I need to focus on, I’m more creative and resourceful. I still need to look ahead and balance the future needs of my commitments, so I don’t end up short of time or surprised. Balancing…
My pace is fast. For others, maybe too fast. For me, it works. At times it causes challenges at home and work. Mostly, it helps me stay true to myself, get more done, and not waste time thinking when action is my method. If you’re one of the people who learns best by doing, comfortable with mistakes in action instead…