In my life, there are certain things that I call my absolutes – some simple laws for living that I will not break, regardless of circumstances. They are my all-in, 100% of the time, “I will not waver in this area” rules. As the dictionary defines an absolute, it is something that is not dependent [...]
I've heard it said that the word "I" is the most commonly used in the English language. Diving in to try and fact-check this statement, I found that "I" may not be THE most used word – but it certainly ranked toward the top of the list in all the research I found. The fact [...]
It can be really easy in life to spend time looking backward, ruminating on what has already passed. That word, “ruminate,” is interesting. There are two meanings for it. First, it means to go over in the mind repeatedly, and often casually or slowly. Second, it speaks to how a cow eats. Simply put, they [...]
When I wrote the blog post, “Living Life on Purpose – Your Personal Mission Statement,” I had no idea the impact it would make. Since it was published, it has been viewed thousands of times, and I’ve heard from so many individuals who have used it as the launchpad for creating their own personal mission [...]
Driving back to my office from a client, a trip of just a couple of miles, I encountered eleven “Help Wanted” signs. Eleven. I counted each of them as I passed by. Feather flags, vinyl banners, yard signs, banners on poles, window clings, digital monuments... It’s a sign company’s dream-come-true. America needs signs right now. [...]
"I don't know if I can reach it… I'm afraid I'm going to miss the grip and fall." "I've got you. The rope will catch you – just go for it. Trust me." I was roped in and climbing the side of a rock face in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. Above me, just beyond reach, there [...]
When Chris Cathers and I explored the launch of our new podcast, Grit Meets Growth, there were so many places to go for advice and success tips. We spent time watching videos on YouTube, reading blog posts and articles on Medium, and digging deep into the podcasting subreddits. We live in an exciting time when [...]
"Don't be a quitter." "It's always too soon to quit." "Quitters never win." "Quit" has become a dirty word. None of us wants to be labeled a "quitter." I'm a loud supporter of not quitting myself. But let's turn the tables for a minute. What if quitting is exactly what we need to achieve what [...]
I’ve written in the past about the art and power of active listening. It’s one of those practices, especially when you pair it with some natural curiosity, that opens doors to so many opportunities. But what happens when, as you’re listening, someone shares with you an area where you need to do some work? What [...]
When I was training for my first marathon, one of the things I had to focus on to prepare my body for success was my nutrition. During my training, I became hyper-aware of what I was feeding myself. To optimize my physical strength and stamina, I had to control what I was allowing into my [...]
