When you are so focused on achieving your goals. When you are obsessed with hitting your target, how do you fuel your progress? If you have a goal that you want so badly, it becomes a part of who you are. There will be moments when you will be building momentum and other moments when … Read more
“You can’t hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can’t catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can’t reach your goals if you don’t try.” Kathy Seligman Many people feel as if they’re adrift in the world. They work hard, but they don’t seem to … Read more
If you have ever let an opportunity slip through your fingers, you can probably still clearly describe what that felt like. The disappointment or frustration that came from getting so close, only to miss out. Disappointments are a part of the process. If everything always went your way, I imagine it would get pretty boring. … Read more
I was in the middle of a conversation with a direct report. Her district was struggling and she was discussing some of the options she had to turn her district around. I sensed fear on her part about trying and failing. It was clear, she was afraid to pick the wrong option. I then asked … Read more
In the Far East, they have a tree that’s called, “The Chinese Bamboo Tree”. This amazing tree is different from most other trees. It has similar characteristics as most plants in that it has to be watered and fertilized on a regular basis. There is something however, that makes this tree unique. While most trees … Read more
Do you know what the problem with motivation is? Once you find it, it doesn’t stay unless you keep working at it. Some days are harder than others to stay motivated. I don’t believe that the main problem is in how to get motivated, I think it’s about staying motivated. Motivation is about the … Read more
We all have desires and dreams. What makes one person achieve their dream while another person falls short? It is not always a lack of talent or experience. In fact, we often see people promoted into positions or achieving results with half the experience of others. Is it desire? No, that will only take you … Read more
Growing up you have probably been told to choose your friends wisely. If you are a Parent, you have probably given the exact same advice to your children. In fact, hanging out with the “right crowd” can become an important aspiration for most teenagers in school. Then, we get older and get caught up with … Read more
My nephew is one year away from having to choose what Academic Program he wants to study in College. In a discussion with him, I asked him which program he was going to choose. He looked at me and replied, “I have no idea”. It was stressing him that he soon had to figure out … Read more
Some search for it all their lives without attaining it fully. Others realize that it was always there waiting to be let out. How do you define happiness? How do you achieve happiness? What if what you believed to be true about finding happiness turned out to be inaccurate or misleading? Suppose that your very … Read more
We hear it being said often that people want to, “make a difference”. What does that actually mean? When we think of making a difference, we tend to measure it on a grand scale. We focus on making an impact to the lives of many. We don’t need to over complicate what making a difference … Read more
I was out for supper the other night and I noticed the number of people who take selfies. It is not a new obsession. The most popular picture taken around the world, over $1 million selfies are taken every day. Not only are selfies taken, but they are often shared on social media. It is … Read more
We can get so caught up in our daily hustle and craziness of today, that we forget to take the time to pause and figure out if what we are hustling on is taking us to where we want to go. In this week’s #5MinMotivation, I take you through a figurative time capsule. This capsule … Read more
Sometimes you just need a boost of motivation to get started in the morning. Some days are harder than others to keep going. What you do during those moments will make a difference during those tough times, those tired times and those frustrating times. #5MinMotivation is about helping you get through those moments and … Read more
Imagine holding in your hand a pen that gives you the power to create your own life story? In the T.V series, “Once Upon a Time”, the Author has that such power. If he chooses, he can use his quill to create whatever story he wants. Only meant to record history, one Author uses it … Read more