September 26, 2018
How Life’s Highs Are Always Followed by Lows
They say what goes up must come down, but that's not true when underground. It makes me wonder what else they say, that turns out false at the end of the day.
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September 26, 2018
They say what goes up must come down, but that's not true when underground. It makes me wonder what else they say, that turns out false at the end of the day.
September 19, 2018
It's performance evaluation time. I don't know about you, but this time of the year always makes me wonder what I'm going to say about myself. People typically fall on one side or the other. They are their worst critic or they are God's gift to humanity.
August 1, 2018
It's a terrifying moment when you've spent time pouring your heart out on the pages and wonder who you should share it with. Will they understand you? Will they laugh at you? Will they give you helpful or hurtful feedback? Are you as good as you think or worse than you thought? Writing is a vulnerable business that demands courage at every turn. It takes courage to start and more courage to finish. So when, exactly, do you share your manuscript with someone else?
June 21, 2018
Do you type slowly with two fingers? Do you agonize over large amounts of copy editing? Do you try to delegate long typing tasks? You're not alone. The vast majority of people I've come across, even in our technologically advanced world, are slowpokes. The last time I tested my typing speed, it was 120-130 words per minute. Want to know how you can do the same? Implement these 3 strategies below and you'll be blazing trails in no time.
June 20, 2018
Without a shadow of a doubt, there is no single mental capability that can have a greater impact on you reaching goals than mental toughness. Things happen. Things are always happening. Rarely do those things that happen come only in a form of blissful wonder and amazement. Most often, the things that happen to and through us are full of difficulty, challenge, and unexpected outcomes. People are complex and the world, full of people, takes complexity to new heights. If you want to stand out and be in a high percentile of people who can set, reach, and exceed personal goals, you must increase your mental toughness. Here's 5 ways you can become a mental obelisk.
January 4, 2018
It's been said that "Positive thinking won't let you do anything, but it will let you do everything better than negative thinking."
There is an epidemic in our world today of depression, low self worth, negative thought life, and suicidal tendencies. From what I've experienced, these types of behaviors accompany people who think negatively about themselves, others, and situations. By all means, this does not mean bad things should be viewed through some flower-lined glasses. Instead, it's important to analyze oneself. It's important to sit and ponder whether we are in control or being controlled by the experiences, emotions, and thoughts of the day.
December 31, 2017
What a cheesy slogan. "New Year New You" cascades from every motivational speaker this time of the year. You know what the problem is with this phrase? It's true.
I've never come across anyone who wouldn't do things differently if given an opportunity to step back in time. Why be that person? You don't need to live like that. Human nature often settles into comfortable habit and those comfortable habits are often the things we most regret when looking back over the course of time.
September 1, 2017
If you ask anyone why they aren't progressing further on their goals, time is often the answer. "I just don't have the time." I've said it. You've said it. Time is unfortunately one of the clearest, most finite resources available. Interestingly enough, we all have the same amount.