Stress: A means of propulsion in life
The key to dealing with stress is in your perspective. If you have a strong foundational perspective of yourself—of where you’re going and what yo…
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Lock-In: Why so many fail to progress in life
A common decision-making error called "lock-in", which plagues so many people and prevents them from changing paths or moving forward in their lives.
Inputs: The real key to changing your life
For our change initiatives to be successful, we have to get down the the core, what really drives change, this is what really matters.
Guiding Principles: a moral compass makes life easier
Misery in life is the result of living without direction. For a life of happiness, fulfillment, purpose, and meaning, you need a strong moral compass.
Today’s message from my son: You are very special
Alex sings "I am very special", melts my heart, and inspires me to write "so are you".
Failure and critics – ignore them both
When you have a vision—when you really believe you can make a difference, do something great, or create something meaningful—you’ve got to learn…
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Finding Fulfillment: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
The key to living a life of fulfillment and happiness is ensuring that these ascending needs are met.
Personal Disaster: An opportunity to change
Change becomes biologically easier when facing personal disaster. Here's how you can take advantage of it.
10 steps to make change easier
Change is difficult, but by understanding the biology behind it, we uncover 10 powerful steps that can increase our chance of success, and even make i…
Moments of quiet reflection
For us to find fulfillment and peace in life, it's critical that we regularly find time do this one simple thing. Stop.
If you’ve never been homeless, read this
Driving awareness and empathy to the issue of homelessness in America. Be aware, and help by sharing.
How great leaders inspire action – the golden circle
Simon Sinek describes how it is that great leaders inspire action—why some people are able to achieve things when others are not. He explains a new …
Ken Robinson: The importance of creativity
Ken Robinson gives a TED talk on "Do Public Schools Kill Creativity", and then makes a poignant argument about the failure of public schools.
Who I am makes a difference
The inspiring story of how a young man was saved by a simple expression of how important he was, in this touching story of “Who I Am Makes a Differe…
Mastery and personal progress: the secret to fulfillment
Finding fulfillment, purpose, and direction in life isn't hard, once you realize these four fundamental truths about the pursuit of mastery and person…
What you need to know to find meaning in life and work
It amazes me how many people I talk to, even those well into advanced, seemingly rewarding careers, are actually not happy. Is this you? Have you foun…
4 keys to boosting creativity
Creativity is an attribute that plays a substantial role in our ability to differentiate ourselves. In whatever you do, there’s a need to be creativ…
Fault Tolerance – managing shame and self-forgiveness
Even a small degree of fault tolerance in one’s perspective can be enough to lead to a catalytic moment. Often, it involves discovering the light wi…
This is where the big boosters are used. This phase is all about emotion. At this point we’re in the heat of the moment (the catalytic moment, which has infused us with the desire to change).
But this initial propulsion of emotion is often short-lived. How often have you known someone (or even yourself) who has been convinced they were going to change, with total conviction, seemingly endless motivation, but then fail to do so?
That’s because these phase 1 rockets, this emotional motivation, soon gives way to the still-unyielding pull of gravity. Unfortunately, it hasn’t taken us far enough away (nowhere near escape velocity) to reduce gravity’s effects even slightly.
What it has given us is positive momentum. It’s gotten us off the ground, and that’s substantial.
What’s our biggest problem now? Sustained momentum and an accurate trajectory.
Step 3 and beyond
The next steps toward reaching escape velocity will be discussed in more detail in the book, but include principles like: