Life
Allowing Someone to Change
Is a politician who changes their view “thoughtful" or a "flip-flopper"? If your partner changes their philosophy, are they “growing" or “not the person I fell in love with”? If a friend changes...
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Life
Not Your Audience
In a recent conversation with my friend Guy Windsor, he shared a useful thought with me. When you put your work out into the world there are three basic kinds of response you may get: 1. Positive and...
Life
Weathering the Storm – Exposing Yourself to Negative Feedback
I have written a couple posts recently that have received many positive comments and a handful of negative ones. Positive comments generally come from a thoughtful place born from a desire to explore...
Life
Growth and Death of the Present-Self
This talk by Dan Gilbert (http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_you_are_always_changing) describes how we believe that our present self will remain essentially the same 10 years into the future — and...
Life
Levelling with the Worst Case Scenario
When you're freaking out or about to take a terrifying leap; when failure looms and you feel like freezing up; when you're afraid your best might not be enough; free yourself up from the clutches of...
CoachingLife
Develop the Skills to Face Challenge and Growth
To have a fulfilling life it is essential that you grow. Yet growth is rich with challenge and challenge is inherently uncomfortable because it moves us away from where we are at ease. Operating in...
Life
Feeling Based Money Management
"I did a really good job today, I deserve to buy those shoes." "This has been so rough, that TV will make me feel better." "Things feel so tight, there’s no way we can afford that cookbook." "I got...
Life
The Value of Being a Supporter
Entrepreneurs and independents are highly valued in our North American culture yet behind every entrepreneur are dozens if not hundreds or thousands of supporters. These supporters are the workers,...
DanceLife
Connection without Requirement
In partner dance our physical connection with another dancer can be a point of support, of direction, of communication, and of energy transference. All of these connections have tone, they create a...
Life
Walking Through Spiderwebs
Our mind is constantly monitoring our safety and security both emotional and physical. Fast reactions to surprising situations can provide us with the adrenaline, reflexes, and responsiveness that we...