I’ve always been a rather private person which I equated to humility. My life was not on display for anyone. I really attribute that to my upbringing. My family was always private and quiet. Doing what needed to be done to build a life but without really sharing that with anyone else. It led me […]
Success is addictive. Winning creates a natural high. So, why would anyone seek out failure? Even the perception of failure, no matter how private, invokes a pervasively negative feeling. We begin learning from an early age what we’re good at and develop a sense of avoiding the things we know aren’t our strongest area of […]
I like to consider myself a bit of a minimalist. But really, it’s more cultural than how I choose to live. See, I like things. So, it’s more about budgeting for things and living within our means. The common thought is that consumerism creates clutter in our lives by the accumulation of things. We tend […]
Physical fitness is relative. Health is something we take for granted in our youth. While there are some that struggle with childhood illnesses, we largely enjoy virtually pain-free childhoods into early adulthood. Depending on lifestyle, that can change slowly or rapidly. Neglecting our health is a certain way to encounter illness as we age. However, […]
We use intention when we plan our big vacations. But why is this just about the experience of a lifetime? Why not go about creating more experiences of a lifetime. On a regular basis. What it’s really about is creating a more purposeful life. We plan our workdays. We use scheduling tools and calendars. We’re […]