“The first act of self-responsibility, and the base of all the others, is the act of taking responsibility for being conscious – that is, of bringing an appropriate awareness to our activities.” -Nathaniel Branden, author of Taking Responsibility As human beings we are … [Read more...] about Are You Kidding Yourself?
Personal Growth
Affirming Your Success
"I nourish my body with just the right amount of healthy, nutritious foods." "I am a loving husband and father who lives a high-quality life." "My work is helping people get the most out of life." These are a few of the affirmations I say to myself each day. … [Read more...] about Affirming Your Success
Help Yourself
"Two heads are better than one." -UnknownIf you want to leap from surviving to thriving then please consider getting some help! For example, when I wanted to bring my ideas to the world through my first book, I didn't sit in my office trying to do it all on my own. I knew there were … [Read more...] about Help Yourself
Use Process Goals
"How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." -AnonymousBob had started his own computer software training company almost a year before hiring me as his coach. His main goal from our partnership was to help him grow his business and make a "comfortable" income. One of … [Read more...] about Use Process Goals
What Would Make Today a 10?
"When you're running in the wrong direction -- more speed won't help." -Rick ButtsWhat would make today at ten? (on a scale of zero to ten) This is one of the simplest (yet most powerful) questions you can ask yourself at the beginning of each day. Try it tomorrow … [Read more...] about What Would Make Today a 10?
Look for the Golden Nugget
"It isn't what the book costs; it's what it will cost if you don't read it." -Jim RohnI often suggest that my coaching clients and audiences read books that will stimulate their minds and give them ideas for self-development. Several times I've had people say to me, "I've read … [Read more...] about Look for the Golden Nugget