Remember: I was defeated, lost, and afraid.
(Read last week’s post for the beginning of this story.)
I was 22 years old, on my own, no fami
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"Lead with your heart,
and don’t let fear get in the way."
Wendy Pitts Reeves
Courage, also called Malala, and You
She’s only 17.
And just two short years ago this month, she was shot in the head at point blank range by a Taliban fighter as she rode the bus home f...
Why you need to make peace with (making) money
There was a time when I wouldn’t even touch money.
Back when I worked at a top notch long term treatment facility for really troubled teens, the last...
How I found myself in a most unlikely position…
I suppose some of you might be like this.
You set a goal.
You make a plan.
You implement the plan.
You reach the goal.
You set another goal.
Nice and s...
Getting Unstuck: How to get off the platform of your (psychological) zip-line
Today’s the day.
Today’s the day that one of my coaching clients will be zip-lining for the first time in her life, riding no less than nine differen...
What to Do When Your Mind is (Too) Full
Empty.
That was it. That was the word my coach used to describe what she called a critical first step towards greater productivity as a business owne...
How to Go After Your Big Idea
So you have this idea.
And it’s a doozy.
But there’s something really important you want to do.
It may be a big change you want to make in your perso...
C2C Apps: Life Lessons from the Back of a Canoe
Little River Canoe Trip
There is no such thing as a straight path ...
How to Know When You’re Ready to Grow
It may just be a growth spurt, you know.
Or the start of one.
Whatever this is that’s bugging you, this “thing” that just doesn’t feel right; it mig...
Sometimes Progress is More Like a Pancake
Maybe I should explain.
You see, growth is a messy business.
And business is a bunch of messy growth. :)
For example, last Tuesday evening I stumbl...