There is no such thing as an insignificant interaction. We do not know the full extent of the impact that we are making on the lives of those around us. We cannot fully comprehend how every gesture, expression, word, and action reverberates and resonates through lives and across time. Once it leaves us, it belongs…
Become Who Others See
Sometimes, in order to know our own potential, we need another person to see past the limitations we think we have and tell us who we really are. We are more complex, more capable, and more powerful beings than we imagine. Often, our greatest limitations are those we place on ourselves, limitations based on our…
The Voices of Doubt
If people who were not by your side when you started down your path are pointing you away from your path, perhaps the path is not the problem. Not everyone has our best interest at heart and those who don’t may not even know it. The fact is that most of us are so blinded…
The Risk of Momentum
“The best rock ‘n roll is always on the verge of chaos.” -Unknown When we gain some momentum in our lives, when we are moving full speed ahead without a care in the world, we are at our most confident and our most sure, but we are also at our highest risk for failure. This…
Enthusiasm is a Moment of Weakness
How do we protect our passion from our discouragers? When we are at our most enthusiastic, most excited, and most optimistic about an idea, we are also our most vulnerable. If, in this moment, the people around us encourage us, motivate us, and help to clear our path, we can accomplish anything. If, however, they…