There is No Secret

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So many times we think that there is some secret out there that will get us to our goal. We hope to find the 5 secret steps to success, the 3 keys to internet fame, or the secrets to social media marketing. The truth is that there really is no secret out there. The fundamental … Read more

When Your Passions are Buried

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We just completed one of our weekend seminars where we help people find their passions – what they care about most. When passions are buried, this can be a difficult process. We observe people who have buried their passions. What we see are people who pursue things like money, fame, prestige, lifestyle, or happiness. Or … Read more

Information, Knowledge and Wisdom

Google, for many of us is now a way of life. We don’t remember things, we look them up. In many ways this is a great, but in some ways it’s not. In many ways we treat information, knowledge and wisdom as the same, but these are different things. Information We are in the information … Read more

How to Avoid Common Regrets

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I recently read something online that listed the “top 37 regrets.” (I’m not sharing the link because there’s a bunch of weirdo ads and rude comments.) I’m guessing that the author didn’t actually do a poll or look at relevant research, but listed his or her own opinion. So, don’t take the list as fact. … Read more

The Trouble with Goals Pt. 2

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I am covering the things that I’ve run into and seen when setting and working toward goals. All kinds of things can come up when trying set and pursue goals. A part of me wants to avoid goals. And sometimes IĀ freak out when I start working toward them. Part one of this series can be … Read more

The Trouble with Goals Pt. 1

I’ve find that many people have trouble setting and accomplishing goals. And it’s not just other people. I’ve experienced this too. When setting goals a number of things can come up. Here are a few of the more common ones. Too easy Fear of failure and judgment can cause us to set goals that are … Read more

The Impact Hour: What Lights You Up

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On this week’s episode of The Impact Hour, what lights you up? Click here to listen. For some people the light has gone out of their eyes, like they’ve lost their joy for life. Maybe you can relate. Maybe you used to love your work or a relationship or volunteering or something else and now … Read more