We hand over our freedom everyday. Not the freedom you readily bring to mind or would think of. Today’s idea hit me from my Stoic moment this morning. I got a greater idea to why I’ve been so messed up or felt trapped in things I don’t want to be in lately. I let my... Continue Reading →
Idea #11: Why Pursue It?
Think about this. Every sunset or sunrise we see, it’s the only time we will ever see it again. Everyone of them is unique. Don’t miss out. “So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owe this consideration-either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren’t useful.” -... Continue Reading →
Idea #8: Your Pain, Your Gain
One Grand Adventure: East Race South Bend, IN The path of least resistance. You’ve faced it down before and chosen that path. The easy way. The short cut. Easy Street has been called many names. I don’t think anyone can honestly admit that they’ve gone full tilt into adversity or challenge 100% every time it’s... Continue Reading →
Idea #6: TNS
Lots of steps… I’m going to need to pick up the pace if I ever want to get 1,000 ideas out there in 3 years. Which with the current pace is about what I am looking at. Today’s a pretty simple one though. TNS. Tiny. Next. Step. Many of our ideas fail because we have... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette: Thich Nhat Hanh
Worry. Anxiety. It eats away at the best version of ourselves. It spills into our teams, our circles of influence, infecting performance with perceived lack of confidence. Awareness in those moments where we’re under pressure disappears leaving it unchecked. Unawareness to how it affects us is deadly if it continues unchecked. This week’s quote roulette,... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette: James Clear
“The longer you’re a teacher, the less you remember what it is like to be a student. The longer you’re a doctor, the less you remember what it is like to be a patient. The longer you’re a coach, the less you remember what it is like to be a player. Change positions. A new... Continue Reading →
The Job You Will Love
What do you wish you could do more every day? I wish I could be a coach more everyday. Help others get the most out of what they want to do and be. Find themselves, their real selves, and how they can honor that where or when they show up. If I could find work... Continue Reading →
The Rule of Three
What’s your basis or foundation for the start of your day? Do you have a specific filter or guide that you want to see fulfilled or answered to in each day in order for it to feel really accomplished? Something when you think about it, pervades through all the noise and all that you do... Continue Reading →
William Arthur Ward
Not a relation, or maybe he is part of the long line of Ward's. Hard to know. But, I do know this. One of the most enriching things you can do is work to bring the best out in others. If you just show up to do that one thing, everyday, in just one person.... Continue Reading →
Quote Roulette: Big Hits – James Clear
Another one from James Clear that I couldn’t put out of my mind. Those quotes that stick for one reason or another, this one for me, was just that. A great career and personal focus one should live by. After the quote I share how it may be intended. “Always be prepared to absorb a... Continue Reading →