I have no idea who Robert Smith is. I subscribe to Michael Hyatt’s blog and he wrote about their friendship today and Smith’s book. I am agnostic towards Smith’s book, and probably a little non-plussed because I’m always skeptical about promises of “totally removing” any emotion like fear from our life. But I mean if…
Our desire for security will always be rocked when we decide to trust someone. One of the most discouraging aspects of trusting people is the fact that they may not turn out to be the person you thought you were investing in. Of course, they may turn into someone much better. (51)
I saw this on a facebook wall today. The way we think is how we hear. When we read social media, blogs, book, etc we HEAR from our own value system, not that of the author. What do you think about it? Agree, disagree?
I’ve been kicking around a lot of thoughts about identity and how we approach our identity in America and society in general. As part of my research and thinking I came across this quote. I’m curious what do you think about it? “Most people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives…
“Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you really need to do,…
I live in a very creative community. Serious musicsions, poets, sculpters and writers. As I have opportunity, I want to highlight these creative people and point you in the direction of their work. One of the ways that I'd like to do that is by doing an interview with them as possible. Andrea Struckmeyer…
We are a heard deprived society. Take a moment and list out how many people you feel have really heard you over the years? Not just the words coming out of your mouth but the emotion and soul behind those words. How long is the list? When I ask clients this question, I am often…
“We have difficulty as a nation — this is American, and it relates to our particular time — we have difficulty admiring people. We take such pride in our skepticism. But the natural antithesis of skepticism, the celebration and virtue of accomplishment, is wandering lost somewhere. It is the age of the antihero.” (51) ~Bill…
These lessons were first shared with me by my friend Lance Fry, when we were both teaching and coaching together in Virginia. Since that time, I have taught the first four to everyone that I can possibly can. I believe that when applied they can be life changing. I have added the fifth one because…
“This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult–once we truly understand and accept it–then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is accepted, the fact that life is difficult…
