Many of us see the turning of a calendar page as a chance to begin anew. And, as a mark in time, it can be helpful, but the truth is that it takes more than just a date to experience true renewal. That may be why so many of us end up disappointed pretty quickly as we venture into the new year to find that not much has changed. For that to happen, we need to do more. In fact, just about now is when we begin to feel those early pangs of what can quickly turn to regret. But what is it we need ... Read More » about Are you ready for what is next?
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How much life are you leaving on the table?
This past week, I took the time to go through my refrigerator and check the dates on everything. It’s something I do periodically, but I had been putting it off this time. Mainly because I already knew this was going to be one of those times where I would be facing something that I despise: Waste. There is nothing that will spark negative thoughts for me faster than seeing waste. Especially when the waste could have easily been avoided. Like with those groceries. It reminded me of how we ... Read More » about How much life are you leaving on the table?
The Myth of Indecision and the Power of Regret
One of my favorite thought leaders on personal growth is Stephen Covey. He teaches that none of us is the product of our circumstances; we are all the product of our decisions. My life has certainly proven that to be true. Each decision we make shapes us and our future, and ultimately, it can shape future generations as well. The good news is that we each have the power to decide the direction of our lives because we first have the power to choose or even create our choices. That’s why ... Read More » about The Myth of Indecision and the Power of Regret
What would you do? Setting the right response in motion
A key lesson I have learned is that the easiest way to change how we respond to things or people we encounter is to have a system in place to guide us. Frustration grows when it just seems like someone or something pushes our buttons every time. That trigger will continue to plague us until we change it. While it’s great when we can do that just by choosing to make that change, the reality is that it’s rarely that simple. My experience has been that it really comes down to sleuthing, ... Read More » about What would you do? Setting the right response in motion
Resilience: Asking the other question…
Recently, I have found my focus shifting more strategically to what is next as I consider plans and priorities. Perhaps you find yourself here as well. A productive practice to consider is integrating what I call the other question into our thought processes. I’m always intrigued by inverse statements and questions. There is always another one there. What we are considering is a fundamental practice for experiencing the full range of possibility thinking. We must be able to consider ... Read More » about Resilience: Asking the other question…
Is this worth saving?
I’ve always loved television shows that take “lost cause” houses and buildings and bring them back to life. Sometimes they’re centuries-old crumbling castles in Europe or forgotten cottages in random places, but recently I came across one set closer to home, in Detroit. The design team behind it isn’t just restoring homes. They’re rebuilding hope, one block at a time. Many of the houses they rescued were already slated for demolition. Yet, where others saw ruin, they saw potential.They moved in ... Read More » about Is this worth saving?
