Do you believe that success is the opposite of failure? That’s exactly what most of us have been conditioned to think. If someone makes an all out effort to achieve some goal but doesn’t quite make it, what have they done? Have they failed? Well, that all depends on their concept (and yours) of success and failure. For some, the result alone is what determines if we belong in the winners circle or not. If life were a single, all or nothing event, perhaps we could afford to be tha... Read Full Story

We have all heard about the comfort zone, but have you ever noticed how inaccurate that description can be? For many, the comfort zone may not be all that comfortable. Perhaps a more accurate description might be “the less uncomfortable zone” or even “the avoidance zone.” I say that because if we were truly comfortable in a situation, why would we ever feel a need for change? Here’s an example: If we are thirty pounds overweight and we are avoiding doing something about it, some might ... Read Full Story

Would you like to be entertained and amazed for the next four minutes? I invite you to take a break from thinking. Just sit back and enjoy one of the most impressive displays of eye hand coordination I have ever seen. Well, did you like it? Read Full Story

There are certain core needs shared by every person on the planet. Some of these needs are physical such as food, water, and air. We also have emotional needs. Once our physical needs are met, filling our core emotional needs becomes our number one priority in life. The need for approval fits into this category. Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, the desire for approval is one of the strongest motivating forces known to man. Whose approval do we want? Well, it all depends on whose o... Read Full Story

Today I want to share three wonderful articles with you on subjects that directly affect the quality of your life. We are going to talk about money, productivity, and personal outlook. In this challenging economic environment money is the focus of many conversations. Let’s begin by recognizing that money is probably the most emotionally charged inanimate substance there is. It has it’s own distinct energy. For some, mixed feelings about money create internal conflict and confusion... Read Full Story

Knowledge is something that we all posses in varying amounts on a wide range of subjects. For some reason, there is a tendency to view knowledge in a rather linear way. As if all knowledge should be considered in the same light. I think this is a shortsighted approach that can prevent us from properly prioritizing [...] Read Full Story

If we are paying attention, wisdom can enter our life from almost anywhere. Life lessons are abundantly available for those who are open to learning. This is the story of one such lesson that could have been easily overlooked. It seems that every small town has a least one local gas station, and that’s the setting for this story. We have one on the edge of town that’s run by an easy going guy named Jimmy. Now for those of you who are accustom to self service gas stations, allow me... Read Full Story

Without even being aware of it, our ego can become our greatest obstacle to personal development. You see, how we view the world around us depends a great deal on our ego. The role of ego? Acting like a giant control panel, our ego can direct how we interpret everything that goes on in our daily experience. We know that our perception of any event will determine what we get from that experience. Was it positive or negative? Was it an opportunity or setback? The answers depend upon our percept... Read Full Story

Is there someone that makes you feel intimidated or insecure? Aren’t those the kind of feelings that we generally try to avoid? It really doesn’t matter who that person is, if at all possible, we will naturally look for ways to limit our exposure intimidation and insecurity. Does someone you know bring out these feelings in you? Think about it for a moment, how hard do you work at avoiding that person? Now ask yourself this simple question: What is it that makes them so scary? The... Read Full Story

There is no two ways about it, we have all experienced disappointment before. We’ve been disappointed in ourselves, others, outcomes, the weather, our job, and just about anything else we can think of. So, here’s my question: Why? It’s a simple enough question! Why do we get disappointed? Is it because people and situations let us down? Well, I know that’s the way it feels sometimes, but that is not why we experience disappointment. In reality, disappointment has nothi... Read Full Story