Insight into action We can have insight all day long but if we don’t put it into action. . . The more volume of action we have, the more chances we have to hit home runs. Even the great creative geniuses were a volume play. Inventor, Thomas Edison, accumulated 2,332 patents worldwide for his inventions. […]
It isn’t about choosing between hard and easy
August 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It isn’t about choosing between hard and easy Because people typically look at things from a very short term view point, they often think that the choice is between hard and easy. And then, people are inclined to choose easy. But when we expand that view point, we see that the choice is between hard […]
Gateway to success
August 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Gateway to success We can only be as successful as our thoughts and beliefs will allow. Good thing we can upgrade our thoughts and beliefs. Much Love, Jonathan I write these Daily Doses because I know that my content does make a difference and helps people live better lives. So, if you know someone who […]
Slave Mentality
July 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Slave Mentality The other day a client referred to the Bible story of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for 40 years before being able to enter the promised land. They were not allowed to enter the promised land until all those who lacked belief in God’s word and promises had died off. These people […]
Puncture wounds
July 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Puncture wounds This year for the first time, they mulched the trees around the sand volleyball courts with wood chips. Of course the kids bring the wood chips into the sand. So every time that I play, I clear wood chips out of the sand. On Saturday I gave a handful of rescued wood chips […]
The anesthesia of engagement
July 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The inner critic
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The inner critic Your inner critic – that voice that tells you that you should be doing better, should be farther along, should have already done that, should be perfect, that you aren’t living up to the ideal – actually has a positive intention. It wants to keep us safe. If we do everything perfectly […]
It really is about me
July 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What if no one is misbehaving
July 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
What if no one is misbehaving We cause ourselves so much pain, suffering, and other negative feelings by thinking that others are misbehaving. But what if they aren’t? On some level the behaviors always make sense. People are just trying to make sense of their own lives, get what they want, create happiness, and avoid […]
Talking at or talking with
July 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Talking at or talking with There is a big difference in impact between talking at someone and talking with someone. When we talk at someone, we diminish connection and can easily bring up their resistance. When we talk with someone, we deepen the connection and bring down their resistance. Notice how these two phrases impact […]
