Reactions Create Memories
There are days when the waves pound on the shore with such force it pushes the sand up the beach to make a berm that is often several feet high. On those days, my walks are a bit more challenging. It was my first day out in a [...]
When Acceptance Is Better Than Hope
I had the honor of listening to a friend the other day as we walked along the beach. She was sharing that her mother was ill and the latest news was rather grim. I did the typical thing and tried to comfort her by offering thoughts of hope. [...]
3 Ways to Be Wiser
Did you know that being the smartest person in the room usually means you can process data faster than the group. Yet wisdom embraces not just intelligence but the virtue of reflection. Wisdom is the ability to make sound judgments based on knowledge and experience. And, it can [...]
Should You Start Your Own Business?
First, let me share my bias. I’m an entrepreneur at heart. I like starting businesses and helping others start theirs. I love to see people create their own life-style and work hard to manifest their dreams. So, whenever I am asked “Should I start my own business?” My answer [...]
What Ernest Hemingway Taught Me
“Write drunk and edit sober,” was Ernest Hemingway’s advice to aspiring writers. In its literal interpretation, it doesn’t work all that well for me. However, the sentiment behind it I find to be highly effective. At the heart of the message is a reminder to loosen up. To [...]
Are You a Well-Intended De-Motivator?
I have heard it all too many times. Hardworking, eager to please people, who have been demoralized by the negative feedback of a well-intended perfectionist. It’s not that the perfectionist meant it. Really. They just tend to have highly developed detail-oriented filters. They see what’s wrong, what’s missing, or [...]