Legacy & Labor Day
“I had an inheritance from my father, it was the moon and the sun. And though I roam all over the world, the spending of it’s never done.” —Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls For a lot of people, Labor Day means a few things: a day off, the end of summer, start of […]
But vs. And
One of the worst word in the English language is “but”. Using the word “but” limits our power without us even knowing it. For example: “I want to do X, but it’s too Y.” The word “but” portrays a sense of doubt about your abilities and seeds negative thoughts. It inadvertently establishes excuses as to […]
Taking Action
“The path to success is to take massive, determined action.” —Tony Robbins We all have goals. They may range from losing weight, to making money, to being happy, to getting to 100 points. Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have no problem achieving their goals? The answer is simple… they take action. […]
Busy vs. Productive
“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” —Socrates I recently read an article a friend wrote on the differences between being busy and being productive. Here is a summary: Busy people want to look like they have a mission. Productive people have a mission for their lives. Busy people have many priorities. Productive people have few […]
Perspective Through Song
“We all get so caught up in the moment of what we’re doing every day, it’s hard to hit that reset button and get pulled away from all that and see life from a different perspective.” —Tony Stewart The other day I saw a video that had me wondering about perspective. As a child, I […]
Creating Habits
“Habit is the intersection of knowledge (what to do), skill (how to do), and desire (want to do).” ―Stephen R. Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People This week’s book club selection is on habits. Shane picked The Healthy Habit Revolution: Create Better Habits In 5 Minutes A Day by Derek Doepker. Creating habits […]