The conversation I have with myself when I fail so I can get back up again
I used to fear failure. Now I pursue it everyday. But because I fail often, I need to have a particular conversation to get myself back up again. In this episode I take you inside my brain and share how I hack my inner critic. This essential conversation is one of the secrets that helps…
10 Tips to Get Busy Living
One of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite movies is: Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying At this point in the Shawshank Redemption, Andy (played by Tim Robbins) seems to be at his breaking point. He’s endured abuse, betrayal, and disappointment. But still…he won’t give up on his dream. While sitting…
The #1 thing I could have done to shave 8 years off of achieving my dream.
I have a confession. I hate waiting. Whether it’s long lines at the grocery store or congestion on the freeway, I absolutely hate wasting time. Recently, I realized why my dream took 8 years longer than it should have. On this episode I reveal the #1 thing I could have done to shave those 8…
The true dangers of letting others decide your life for you
Why do so many of us struggle making decisions? Why do we take inventory of other people’s opinions? Is it fear of failure? Are we addicted to approval? Discover the true dangers of letting other people decide your life. And more importantly, discover how to break free and become a soul on fire. Listen to…
The #1 fatal flaw of Life Hacking
Who wouldn’t want a shortcut for solving a problem? But what happens when pursuit of knowledge for faster, better, quicker is simply 1 more excuse for doing the work? Is the road to success intentionally paved with failure? Maybe by side-stepping struggle we also opt out of victory? Maybe, rather than craving one more life…
More important than fame, fortune, and YES even smoothies
I like smoothies… …enough that I drink them almost every day. (The spinach and mango blend is my favorite.) But I’d like to share an observation more important than smoothies or even fame and fortune for that matter. I’ve seen a trend. It’s a thread you might call it. I’ve noticed it: in literature…
I know something about your Enemy
Your Enemy doesn’t care about you. It simply wants you stopped and silenced. Your progress is threatening and so in retaliation, it fires both barrels, trying to keep you down and shut you up. How do I know? Every time I’m about to share an important message via talk, book, or event, it shows up.…
8 reasons why you might want to get published
Have you ever heard someone say, This book changed my life? As powerful as that statement is, there are 7 OTHER reasons you might want to get published too. In my writing career of 10+ years, with 6 traditionally published books, here’s 8 reasons I’ve identified: (1) Create value People say, “Your book helped me.” (2)…
The real reason why you wish you were someone else
“Want to watch a movie tonight,” Kelly asked as we prepped the kids for bed. “Sure, what is it?” I responded back. “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY,” she answered. I’ll admit it, I’m not a movie buff. Often I don’t even know what’s out or what’s coming out. And the movies I do see…
What do you do when you “outgrow” your spouse
Taboo? In our industry I often hear others say: I’m growing at a faster rate than my spouse. Many times high achievers and high performers feel disconnected in their relationships. Does this just “come with the territory” or are there steps you can take to bridge the gap? Is this a false view and an…