The cure for loss of momentum When we are driving, we lose momentum for all kinds of reasons – stoplights, stop signs, traffic patterns, detours, bad driving by others, etc. However, this is certainly not a problem. It is simply a part of driving. And, it is really easy to start regaining momentum – step […]
Escaping the pull of gravity
February 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Escaping the pull of gravity Here’s a great question: Did I get outside of my comfort zone today? If the answer to this question is frequently “no” then don’t expect your outcomes to improve. If the answer is “yes”, give yourself a pat on the back and then get ready to do it again tomorrow. […]
How do I overcome what my brain sees as normal, a set point?
April 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
How do I overcome what my brain sees as normal, a set point? I was asked this question today and here are a couple of thoughts: It’s useful to view ourselves as sculptors. They take thousands of hammer swings as they chip away and the work of art emerges. Every swing moves the project forward. […]
The Familiar Zone
August 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Familiar Zone People often talk about needing to get out of their comfort zone. I think “familiar zone” is a much better term because a lot of the status quo that we embrace really isn’t all that comfortable. It isn’t comfortable to stress about money. It is not comfortable to feel like you aren’t […]
Is It Okay To Seek After Wealth?
May 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
My friend, Marlow Felton, has an affirmation that I love: “Wealth is there, I just have to look for it.” I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. And, the conclusion I’ve come to is that we find what we look for. Things get very interesting though because very often there is a difference between […]
