‘Living’ Archives
The Meaning of Life?
At one time or another, I'm sure you've asked yourself something like, "what in the heck is this life all about?" Or maybe more specifically, "what am I here for?" I know that there have been times in my life where I have definitely wondered such things. Well, I think I have the answer for you and me and anyone else who has ever wondered such things. For starters, think about the one thing that you can do better than anyone else on the planet. It should be obvious...but I know it's not. Don't over-think this, just use your common [...]
Resolution Solution
Okay, we're five days into 2011...how are you doing? Have half of your resolutions become back burner priorities already? Seriously, isn't this like the 12th year in a row you've resolved to do the same things? And the 12th year in a row that you haven't started on any of them yet? Last post I mentioned that a resolution made without an accompanying plan of action and commitment to develop new successful habits was pretty much just wishful thinking. And it's absolutely true. A resolution, by definition is simply an intention. [...]
Shall I Start Them This Year?
I found this poem about New Year's Resolutions and I thought it was pretty clever. It's funny and it captures the essence of how most of us truly feel about the resolutions we make on December 31st. Because, let's face it, deep down inside we know what's really going to happen, right? The truth is that the resolutions any of us make without an accompanying plan of action and commitment to establishing the successful habits necessary to achieve them, are just words we whisper to ourselves to fill space. Inevitably, they end up [...]
Just Be You
I love the Ralph Waldo Emerson quote, "Insist on yourself, never imitate". To me, these are pure words of wisdom. If only all of us could apply that wisdom every single day. I also really like the way my friend Randy Gage put it in one of his recent newsletters. He wrote, Be yourself, everybody else is already taken. Same sound principle and just as strong a message. It's like the nutshell version of the meaning of your life. If you have ever wondered what your true purpose on this planet is, I would say it's this...figure out [...]
Passion Play
If you're not living the life of your dreams right now, it's not because you don't know how! You've probably heard me say that before. The thing is...it's absolutely true. You have within yourself all of the necessary resources, talent, ability, and passion to live whatever life you want to live. You just have to be willing to get started, stay focused, and be persistent. If you will commit to do whatever it takes, you can literally have it all. That sounds like pretty hard work though, right? Well, maybe I can help you [...]
The Thrill of Victory
Here's what I think... If people were as passionate about their lives and their own success as they are their favorite sports teams, we could not only change the world, but we could transform it into something totally amazing. Passion is a very powerful thing. Now, I'll confess something to you; I'm an absolute sports fanatic. I love sports. I love football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. College and pro. I love mixed martial arts, boxing, and even tennis. I enjoy watching my favorite teams or players in action, live or [...]
Pourquoi pas yous?
There are people out there living the life of their dreams. Their lives are amazing and they are passionate about each day. They are people just like you. Are you one of them? No? Well, pardon my French but...why the hell not? Before you get mad at me for that stinging little question, let me assure you that I don't ask it to be a smart mouth. I'm not trying to insult you either. I really mean it in the most constructive possible way. I want you to know that you are capable of achieving anything in this life that you have [...]
Starting Point
I was having a great conversation the other day with someone about achieving success at a very high level in life. We talked about the diversity of all the people who have achieved mammoth success in this life. Some have been college grads and other dropped out of high school; some have been women and some have been men; some have come from money and some from poverty. Indeed if you go digging, you'll find that there aren't many similarities on the surface when you start to compare the successful people throughout history. There [...]
Lose the Jacket!
Comfort zones are sort of like straitjackets for the soul. I just made that one up. But if you think about it, it's true... There's nothing more confining and limiting than remaining in the same spot in life, doing the same things, and being the same person, over and over and over. And all because it's comfortable. The classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, right? And of course, the classic fashion statement for the insane person is the straitjacket. At [...]
Make Time for Play Time
I heard a great commercial on the radio today. So great that I couldn't wait to get home tonight and blog about it! It was talking about taking better care of ourselves as adults, and how we might stay younger much longer. The advice was some of the best I've ever heard. It recommended that we take a cue from our children, and...are you ready for this? Get out and play! That's right, the advice for all of us grown ups was to lighten up, get out there and have some freakin' fun! It talked about how good we would feel if we threw [...]
Believe it or Not
I heard someone say the other day that there are really only three possible answers to anyone's genuine prayer. They said the answer is either "Yes", "Not Yet", or "There's Something Even Better". I really think that's the best way I had ever heard this concept described. I think it's exactly right. And its also incredibly empowering. No matter your perspective on prayer or asking, you have to love the idea that is being presented here. It seems to echo the Biblical principle that you will receive whatever you ask for, if you [...]
