About That Lie You Tell

About That Lie You Tell

I want to talk with you about that lie that you tell. That one you tell all the time. To yourself; to anyone who will listen. That soothing lie. That seductive pernicious one. The one that goes like this: There’s time. That there will be time to go on that trip...
Life Is What Happens

Life Is What Happens

By the end of January, something familiar happens. The calendar is no longer fresh. The adrenaline of a new year has worn off. Reality has shown up. Bills. Emails. Family needs. Client demands. Life, doing what life does. John Lennon said it simply: Life is what...
Ladders and Walls

Ladders and Walls

The New Year is here. A fresh start. A blank page. For many, this is the time for setting goals and planning. And yes, of course, planning is important. Because, with a clear plan, you increase your odds of achieving your goals significantly. But I have some important...
What Will Your Costume Be?

What Will Your Costume Be?

What are you gonna be for Halloween? Who are you going to dress up as? Masks and costumes. Parties and planning. Fervor, festivities, and fever pitch. Bigger than Christmas it seems. What is it about Halloween that so excites, that so sparks the imagination?...
The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

Big goals can be intoxicating. They light us up, fire the imagination, and pull us toward something greater than ourselves. But they can also terrify us. A dream business. A book. A keynote. A new career. From where you stand right now, it can feel impossible. You...