I had hoped to be in Boston this year for the marathon, but my travel schedule didn’t permit it. I wasn’t going to run, but I was planning on joining my running crew who were there to cheer on some of our own. I knew about 20 runners who were participating in the race. One […]
If you’re like most folks, there’s a psychological principal that has guided your actions often; even though it something that is not in your best interest. The research supports the fact that you are not alone when you use it. It has probably put pounds on your belly and kept you from working out. You […]
Most of us have heard the movie line from Clint Eastwood, “Go ahead, make my day.” Of course, in the context of the movie, Sudden Impact, Clint’s character was pointing a gun directly at the bad guy’s head when he uttered the now-famous words. But what if we take the concept out of the context […]
Have you ever notice those people that just love their job? I mean truly love their job; they’re upbeat, passionate and seem as if they were born to do what they do. Then there are the other people; constantly assessing their career, wondering when it will get better. Finally, they gain the courage to ask […]
Here’s my theory – if you’re like 93.5% of the people out there, tomorrow is screwing you up! You see, as long as you have tomorrow, you can put off all those things that you’re planning to get around to. And you can justify why you’re not getting to the really important stuff. Your dreams […]
Last week, I shared “Wisdom From The Woo-Woo Sisters.” And I promised to provide you with a simple exercise to bring and keep more joy and passion in your life. As a recap, the idea here is to look at how much of your day is spent feeling joy and passion for what you are […]
Do you have a special friendship with someone who just energizes you and helps you be a better person? Someone that may stretch your perception of reality and what you believe or are open to exploring? I have developed a wonderful relationship with two dear friends who I affectionately call the Woo-Woo Sisters. While we […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us and I’m reminded of all the songs that speak of love. Love, as it seems, is the emotion that reigns supreme when it comes to lyrics that move us. And the songs that embrace, romanticize and condemn it are countless. Here are my top 5 love songs of all time […]
I met my wife while we were both ski instructors at Wintergreen Resort in Virginia. We were young, single and living the dream. I remember strolling into the “boot room” after a beginners class my first year there and seeing this gorgeous brunette talking to one of her friends and completely ignoring me. That was […]
I’m glad I’m in the business that I am in. It forces me to hold myself accountable, even when it’s easy to let myself off the hook. You see, I believe in doing what I preach, so when I catch myself giving something “lip service,” I have to pause, reflect and ACTUALLY do something. Let […]
