There are many people who have interests that they call hobbies. They spend time tinkering with these interests, but it sits as a “weekend warrior” type committment. These days you can not have that kind of mentality about your life or your pursuits. In the deep recesses of your mind, you know the ideas you [...]
Archive for the ‘Context’ category
Don’t Be an Amateur – Be a Pro
October 3, 2010Ali and Change
April 6, 2010Make room for changing opinions and views for yourself and for others. Muhammad Ali once said, “the man who views the world at fifty, the same as he did at twenty, has wasted thirty years of his life”. He could not be more true. Our minds should always be seeking to learn and expand our [...]
Failure is a What not a Who
March 24, 2010When talking about business, many people talk in absolutes. Wins – Losses…Good – Bad Investments….Smart – Stupid moves….Success – Failure. In discussions like these it is imperative that we remember that a failure is “something ” that happened; not “someone”. With that context clear in our mind, we make it alright for others and ourselves [...]
Wise and Patient
July 15, 2009Will Henry wrote, “Fools live to regret their words; wise men to regret their silence”. Just reflect on those words and realize how much patience is involved in being wise. remember, patience does not mean silence or inaction; it is action and speech at the right time.
Look
May 7, 2009One of the most important action steps that we can take when improving our lives is to Look at the life we want to improve. It may seem like a simple task, but you would be surprised at how many people do not take time to Look at their own lives. It is an easy [...]
Success Question Pt 5
April 19, 2009This next question has to do with what you should do with your life. In the next thirty seconds answer this question: “What have you always wanted to do but have been too afraid to attempt?” This is a core question that reaches deep into who you are. Something to remember is that the fact [...]
Success Question Part 4
April 15, 2009This next question is similar to the last one but involves a different commodity – time. Take a minute to answer this question: “What would you do, how would you spend your time if you knew you had six months to live?” I’m not talking about being sick and dying, I’m talking about perfect health for [...]
Success Questions Pt 2
April 6, 2009Take the next thirty seconds and answer the following question: “What are the 3 most important goals you have for your life right now?” Don’t spend more time qualifying your answers. Like the last post, write down what comes from your gut – your center. When you answer quickly you may even surprise yourself with [...]
What We See, We Believe
March 25, 2009“Seeing is Believing” We’ve all heard that quote before, but what does it mean, and how does it impact our own lives. What we spend time looking at has an effect on what we allow into our belief system. What we look at also has an effect on the strength of our current beliefs. I’m [...]
Mine to Do
March 4, 2009Toward the end of his life, St. Francis told his fellow brothers, “I have done what is mine to do; may Christ teach you yours”. This quote has had a profound impact on the direction and fulfillment of my life. Often we find ourselves invested in the lives of others. We are wrapped up, litteraly, [...]
