Actions Speak Louder than Moods

Actions Speak Louder than Moods

Regardless of my mood, the good and not-so-good days have something in common. CJ Some days, I’m full of boundless energy and optimism. I feel unstoppable and capable of changing the world. Other times, I find it hard to get excited about anything and wonder if I’m...
What We’re Really Playing For…

What We’re Really Playing For…

There’s a disconnect between what society says about joy and what it actually is.   1479. This is the number of sales meetings I’ve had with CEO’s and entrepreneurs since starting my business 20 years ago. (Note: This is not true. I have no idea the...
Not for the Faint of Heart

Not for the Faint of Heart

Tired of feeling like you’ll never be content? Try this quick exercise: Take out a pen/paper and spend the next 60 seconds listing everything in life you consider a blessing. Include whatever pops into your head. (Individual family members, homes, friends,...
The Downside of Striving

The Downside of Striving

For the majority of my life, I followed a simple principle: Effort (lots of it) = Achievement = Happiness/Satisfaction. Initially, it works. The harder you work, the more you achieve, and every achievement delivers a sense of happiness/satisfaction.However, as most...
The Problem with Perfect

The Problem with Perfect

For flawed humans, being completely free of defects and flaws is completely impossible to attain. Yet, we constantly strive.  The Perfection Trap author Thomas Curran makes a compelling point that the root of all this effort is the fear of failure, rejection and...
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