An Exercise in Observation: 10 Things to Take Notice of Today
The sun is shining brightly as I write this. It’s pouring into my office, flooding it with light and just a little bit of winter
April 2, 2008
How to Live with Gusto
There is an ancient Hebrew teaching that upon our death, not only will we be called upon to account for our sins, but also for
March 31, 2008
March Madness: Cinderella, Tons of Snow, and The Day Football Died
Is it over yet? March hasn’t been a very good month for Wisconsinites. Witness the following: 1. Although our prized Badgers made it into the
March 30, 2008
Occasional Abundance?
From my article The Beauty of Occasional Abundance at Pick The Brain: “Depending upon our life experiences, each one of us has a different definition
March 28, 2008
Finding Happiness Without Money
From my article How to Find Happiness Without Buying It at Dumb Little Man: “Our materialistic society has led us to believe that happiness cannot
March 25, 2008
Stressed? Transform Anxiety Into Creativity With These Tips
Stress has a way of shutting our creative minds down, often when we need them the most. A big presentation, an important client, a looming
March 21, 2008
Clear Out Your Mental Clutter
From my guest post Let’s Clear Out Your Mental Clutter at Dumb Little Man: “One of the side effects of living a full and busy
March 18, 2008
5 Situations Where It Pays to Act Instead of React
To act is choose your behavior based on your own needs and desires. To react is to allow outside influences to choose your behavior for
March 13, 2008
Letting Go of Negative Thinking and Fear
I know a few people for whom everything has to be a problem. If they get a promotion, they’re worried about whether they can do the work. They’ll probably end up getting fired, they say. They shouldn’t have taken the promotion.
February 28, 2008
Understanding The Power Of Possibility
I get a real kick out of watching people understand that they have the power to change. It’s like the proverbial light bulb going off and someone saying, “Wow! I can have anything I want!”
February 19, 2008
Learning the Art of Gratitude for Success
They say we receive in kind those things we project into the world around us. Be it kindness, meanness, honesty, or deceit, the world has a way of paying us back in spades.
February 15, 2008
Your Brain and the Mozart Effect
Did you know that it’s suggested that listening to classical music, especially Mozart, can increase spatial intelligence? Read my article, Kickstart Your Brain with the
February 13, 2008
Life Is Difficult and _________.
M. Scott Peck’s book The Road Less Traveled was very successful, selling steadily for year after year. Many people loved the book, many hated it but read the whole thing anyway. Most loved it.
But I wonder how many of us really accept Dr. Peck’s premise, “Life is difficult.” As Dr. Peck said, basically that’s the thing. Life is difficult. Not “life is difficult because…” Not “life is difficult but…”
February 11, 2008
You Don’t Have To Be In A Good Mood To Be Courteous
I’m not sure being polite to convenience store clerks has ever been covered completely in self-help literature, but I think it may be one of the best things we can do to actually become, and remember, who we really are.
February 8, 2008
Are You Turning Your Strengths Into Weaknesses?
Are your weaknesses hardwired, or can your brain develop new connections and make you able to do things you never could before?
February 7, 2008
From Workaholic to Achievement Junkie to Husband, Father, and Friend
Read my post over at IWillChangeYourLife.com, titled changing habits: from workaholic to achievement junkie to husband, father and friend.
February 6, 2008
My Podcast Interview with Mike Vardy of EffTD™ is Up
Check out a fun podcast interview I did with Mike Vardy of EffTD™. Mike has a great sense of humor and shares it with us
February 5, 2008
My Next Guest Appearance on ‘Money Sense’ Radio Show
I’ll be making my fourth appearance on Karen Ellenbecker’s Money Sense radio program. My appearance is scheduled for Sunday February 3rd, but don’t worry there
February 2, 2008
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