The Benefits of Inviting Supporters & Resourcers Into Your Life We’re continuing to talk about this thought that despite how much we romanticize the notion, none of us are really “self-made.” If we’ve made anything of our life, it’s largely due to the help we’ve received from others along the way. Last month, we talked […]
Last time, we talked about the idea that, despite how much we romanticize the notion, none of us are really self-made. If we’ve made anything of our life, it’s largely due to the help we’ve received from others along the way. We’ve talked, specifically, about two types of helpers we need to invite into our […]
The self-made man. The self-made woman. It’s an unique American concept that many of us find to be alluring in some way. We imagine starting from zero and becoming something great, making a difference in this world, all on our own. It sounds good, but the simple truth is that it’s an absolute myth. There […]
In our last post, we talked about the idea of changing your mindset in order to imagine new possibilities. If you didn’t get to read it, take a look. You’ll be glad you did. Now, let’s take that a step further. Let’s say you have yourself in a place where you’re operating primarily in a […]
It’s January. It’s a new year full of new possibilities. Want to know the fastest and most effective way to unlock those new possibilities? It all starts with the way you think. Yes, the way you think. The truth is, you can write down a list of goals that will set the world on fire, […]
Life happens in cycles. Look at the seasons, or the economy, and even yourself. If you’re reading this, it’s likely you’re a motivated high-achiever. This is a good thing, but the constant motion has a dark side and a high price tag, too. Over the last few posts, we’ve talked about the pure magic that […]
Life happens in the margins. You’ve probably heard it. It means, simply, that the most fulfilling and most significant pieces of our lives will occur outside of the pressure packed grind we will find ourselves in, if we’re not strategic about planning our lives. Therein lies the problem. If we just live life, life will […]
Are you a motivated individual? Are you always moving forward? Are you always working on the next goal? Do you get pleasure from the hustle of creating your future? There are some of you who are reading this right now and nodding your head yes. These are generally good qualities to possess. You’re well on […]
Lately, we’ve been working on the question, “How do I best manage my time?” Since your time is your most valuable resource, it’s certainly the right question to answer. Managing time is all about understanding and capitalizing on rhythms. Last time, we explored the 6th Day Project and how to devote time to work on […]
It was nine years ago. I sat with my coach in a coffee shop on a Friday. He eagerly asked me how my work in developing as a coach was coming. He had helped me identify my desire, discover my gifting and develop a plan to begin coaching others. I had to be brutally honest […]