Let’s face it, at Refuse Ordinary, our goal is to rattle cages. We want to shake people out of their status quo lives, lives that are best described as “good enough.” So how can you have a remarkable life? Here are 10 qualities that you will want to embrace. Ignore boundaries. It’s easy to put […]
As the summer Olympics commence this week, we take you back to a poignant moment in the history of the Games. The year was 1968. The venue was Mexico City. The event was the marathon. And the athlete was a little known Tanzanian who did his nation proud. No, he didn’t win. Not even close. […]
Sounds simple enough, you know what you believe in right? Did you know some of the beliefs you hold onto might secretly and quietly hold you back? Things like your beliefs about your financial situation, relationships, exercising, maybe even your job. In a recent call with our U-Factor class, one of the participants shared that […]
Most of us think that our life will change when our circumstances change. We wait for change. We hope. We wait for something to happen. And we hope some more. Hope is great; it simply isn’t enough. The reality is that our life changes when something new comes out of us. Yes, life changes when […]
How’s your spontaneity? When was the last time you did something unexpected? How would it feel to break with routine and live in the moment – just because you’re alive? Try one of these 10 ideas today or be a bit more adventurous and create your own list to escape the treadmill of predictability. Take […]
If you’re the boss, you should be concerned with your Loyalty Quotient (LQ). Your LQ reflects how dedicated your staff is to you. Since most people don’t leave companies, they leave bosses; your LQ will make the difference between having a motivated and dedicated team and having a group of employees who keep their resumes […]
At mile nine of the Richmond marathon course, one of the spectators was yelling to the runners, “Mind over matter, you can do it!” About 20 feet beyond him was a huge sign that read, “The bigger the obstacle, the sweeter the glory.” Of course at that stage of the 26.2 mile race, the bodies […]
