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…
Category: Motivation & Energy
Insights, tools and resources to find motivation for life, energy to move forward, strength to endure, and power to press on.
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.
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
Finding fulfillment, purpose, and direction in life isn't hard, once you realize these four fundamental truths about the pursuit of mastery and person…
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…
You remember the Mayflower, but what about Speedwell?
There are times in our lives when we will be called into action, when we will be required to move, when the opportunity to do something great will lie…
There is no secret ingredient!
The key to accomplishing all that you ever wanted, the key to changing who you are, the key to reaching new heights, the key to limitless personal pow…
What Abraham Lincoln taught me about failure
Abraham Lincoln failed many times before he succeeded. Learn a lesson from him when you feel like you'll never reach success.
Making the most of microcosms
A microcosm is just a small version of something much larger. It’s usually very similar in the most important regards, but much simpler. To do somet…
Joanne Rochette – an emotional night
As we set about to achieve our goals and pursue our dreams, we are often pulled and distracted. The ability to focus, when the pressure is on and your…
Peaks and valleys
The important thing to remember when you’re in a valley is that you won’t stay there forever. Valleys are temporary, even when they seem to last a…
Shaun White, and the real story of his success
Shaun had all the ingredients to engineer his life for success. He showed early on that he had the passion, the commitment, the drive, and the willing…
Are you failing on a regular basis?
People tend to view failure as weakness. But I think it’s the other way around. If struggles make you stronger, what does it mean if you’ve stoppe…
Anja Paerson – we fall and we get back up
When you fall, you have to get back up. You have to face your demons. You have to overcome the fear of crashing again. Crashing is part of the process…
Petra Majdic proves perseverance pays
The inspiring story of Petra Majdic, who persevered despite the pain.
There is beauty all around
THERE IS BEAUTY ALL AROUND articles Early this morning I was on the way to the gym, when I suddenly turned the corner and stopped…
Lindsey Vonn – Olympic example
The inspiring story of Lindsey Vonn. Who didn’t start out as the most naturally gifted skier. But she was committed and put in the time and effort s…
Seth Wescott – gold medalist, honorary Life Engineer
True champions are able to overcome great odds to achieve greatness because they know, at a very fundamental level, that they can do it.
Seashells and opportunities
Opportunities don’t sit and wait very long. Often, you’ll no sooner spot one worth pursuing than it’s washed away. You have to act fast. You hav…