You Lose What You Don’t Use

You Lose What You Don’t Use

Every year I look forward to ice climbing in February. Every year I remember how much fun I had climbing frozen waterfalls in Munising and the camaraderie of my ice climbing buddies. I also remember how easy ice climbing came to me my first year. Yet when I get back...
How To Build Courage

How To Build Courage

Do you remember the classic movie Wizard Of Oz with Judy Garland as Dorothy? There was another character in the movie. He was played by Bert Lahr. This character was the Cowardly Lion. The Cowardly Lion was scared of everything. Something goes BUMP! and he would jump....
Is It Time To Change The Soundtrack Of Your Life?

Is It Time To Change The Soundtrack Of Your Life?

Research tells us that by this point in the year over 80% of people have given up on their New Year’s resolution. The resolutions, the goals people have set have been given up. Maybe you’re in the same boat. You resolved to lose 30 pounds by June. You...
5 Ways To Find Balance In Work, Life, And Play

5 Ways To Find Balance In Work, Life, And Play

Last year was a year out of balance. I forgot how to find balance in work, life, and play. Things were out of whack and I felt the consequences of being out of balance. My blog writing suffered. My health suffered. And my relationships suffered. All because I...
Better Days Ahead

Better Days Ahead

Can I tell you the truth today? The last couple of weeks have been hard. I had a new job opportunity fell through. My brother-in-law passed away. One of our cars was in a wreck. Bad things seemed to keep piling on. One thing after the other. Yet there was one thing I...
Stop Living In The Past

Stop Living In The Past

I’m a huge proponent of using your past to help propel you towards your future. You have a long list of victories you’ve accomplished in your past. From the first client you landed for your organization to the process improvement you suggested which saved...