Why getting up early matters – Quest For You 567

Why getting up early matters – Quest For You 567

Getting up early, earlier than everyone else, and earlier than your normally would, is the most important routine you can have. The answer to the tasks you’re currently not tackling, and the goals you are currently not reaching lies in the early hours of the day. When everyone is asleep, you can get ahead. In this episode I share a strategy that works for me when I am determined to establish a new routine. 

Are we becoming kinder? – Quest For You 565

Are we becoming kinder? – Quest For You 565

Have you observed a trend towards more kindness and generosity in your community? People are stepping up by sharing their content more freely and being more available. There might be a correlation between peace and love. While we are forced into peace, we are reaching out and extending more love. We are seeking connection with others and I believe we are (finally) more proactive about it and more compassionate with each other. Its a good trend. 

Life is who you are – Quest For You 564

Life is who you are – Quest For You 564

Is life good when I am happy, or am I happy when life is good? Life is who you are. We are our life and we are responsible how it plays it.We can’t control what happens in the world around us, but we can control our inner world. This is an important consideration especially during the current pandemic where many of us are at a loss and looking for answers and certainty on the outside. 

Quest Stories: From street-smart to life-smart (Part 2) – QFY 563

Quest Stories: From street-smart to life-smart (Part 2) – QFY 563

Part 2 of my interview with the amazing Dre, where he shares important life wisdom. Dre not only got himself out of trouble, but now lives a prosperous life which he continually improves upon. And – he helps others to do the same. He runs a barbershop in one of the poorest parts of Oakland, not to make money, but to make a difference. Listen to learn from Dre on how achieve a life true that is aligned with your values. 

Quest Stories: From street-smart to life-smart (Part 1) – QFY 562

Quest Stories: From street-smart to life-smart (Part 1) – QFY 562

My friend Dre shares his very personal story that began in the poorest neighborhoods in Oakland. He still works in that area but now has a much different life. The streets have taught him principles he still uses and applies. He is a successful entrepreneur and in this first part of the interview, we meet Dre at his Barbershop where he talks about his journey. The lessons from his life can serve us today as we are trying to adjust to change and adversity. 

Finding opportunity in this moment – Quest For You 561

Finding opportunity in this moment – Quest For You 561

Just as if a long-term relationship just ended, I have a hard time accepting my new reality. Yet, I realized that this is exactly what I need to do in order to move forward. Wishing for my old life to return keeps me hanging on to a past that will not come back. Without accepting, I can’t move forward. And most importantly, I will miss the opportunity that lies in this moment. 

Let’s control what we can – Quest For You 560

Let’s control what we can – Quest For You 560

It may feel as though we are a victim in this current pandemic because so much is out of our hands. Stuck at home, all we can do is worry and wait. The Stoics would disagree. Worry is an unproductive emotion that only hinders how we show up for ourselves and others every day. Lets go over some of the ancient Stoic advise and apply it. We can control more than we think. 

Inhale peace, exhale love – Quest For You 558

Inhale peace, exhale love – Quest For You 558

Breathing well is the most basic form of self care that we can all do in these challenging times. Worry and stress can cause us to hold our breath more than we realize. Combine your conscious inhales with conscious thoughts of peace. What you breathe is also what you breathe out. By taking in more peace, more love will be able to emerge.