One of my most quoted quotes comes from Albert Einstein. He said, “The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” This choice sets our lives onto two very different trajectories. Now just because you believe you live in a friendly universe, this does not mean […]
It Is Not Personal!
November 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Most (if not all) of what we take personally is not personal. It is just people being people.People do weird things. People do things that do not make sense. People often do not act in their own best interest. People often do not look before they leap. People often stick their foot in their mouth. […]
Confusion About Pain
October 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
People are often so anxious to avoid short term pain that they will do whatever it takes to avoid it. However, this almost always ensures long term pain. Seldom does taking the easy way out produce the desired result. The opportunity is to flip this and embrace short term pain for long term gain. Much love, […]
Winning The Marathon
October 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Change Of Opinion
October 28, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A year ago, the boy we carpool to school with told my daughter that he did not like our Halloween decorations. Sabine was devastated. She loves our decorations. This was a chance to talk with her about not taking things personally. That this was just his opinion. It wasn’t right or wrong, it was just […]
Crazy Idea
October 27, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Here’s a crazy idea: What if you decided to truly believe that your life is already good and that you are already successful and that you are doing fantastically well so far – instead of beating the crap out of yourself every chance you get. What would that be like? Much love, Jonathan Know someone […]
Happiness Is a CHOICE
October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Other Gap
October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Policies & Procedures For Life ~ A Guide To Live Boldly
October 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When we experience discomfort, we immediately have a choice to either shrink, retreat, and play it safe – or to expand, lean into the discomfort, and take bold action. Most people’s default setting is to shrink and retreat. This is not the way to create the life of your dreams and get what you want! […]
