Tag: Legacy

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] The essential, the most beautiful aspects about a person are found if we look past the initial faces and the clothes they wear and try to get to know them better. Their essence is revealed to us if we try a little harder, which we often fail to do…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Lately I’ve been thinking about the phrase “Means to and end” which we use often. What does it mean to use something or someone as a means to an end? I found a quote from Gandhi that illustrates it well. The means to an end determine the end.…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] A blog post by Seth Godin inspired me to ask the question: Whats next? Now that we have what we wanted – the nice house, the new car, the latest phone – what are we doing with it? How are we utilizing the tools that we choose to…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] During the recent conference that I attended I gained a new-found admiration for the teacher who knows his/her craft. I love reading books and researching articles online. But there is something special about learning from a life teacher. The information is exactly what I need. I don’t have…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] We worry a lot. Whether we notice it or not, our mind is always churning on something – it ruminates, speculates, worries, and wanders in various ways. Major parts of our day go by judging events in our life, past or future, and as a result, we worry.…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Trying to keep up with everyone leads to a lot of stress. And the more stuff we amass, the more we have to worry about it. We look mostly around to see what others have. If we learn to to look up, we can free ourselves of the…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I learned this powerful imporv technique during my recent conference. Yes, and opens the door for more communication, new ideas and shows respect for the opinions of others. To often we are shutting down with NO, or Yes, but, because we are to wrapped up in our head…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] During my recent conference I have realized that its highly important to begin collecting – stories, articles, pictures. Anything that may serve as material to support our goal is valuable. As we we prepare our next business presentation or begin writing that book, we don’t want to waste…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I recently attended a conference on my own time and dime. I had been searching for quite a while for the right course, workshop or retreat but without a clear objective, I wasn’t clear where I should spend my money. Once my goal was better defined, the right…

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.63″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Inspired by Daniel Pink’s Ted talk on motivation, I decided to dive into the topic a little deeper. What motivates us? Are we driven mostly by extrinsic factors such as money and recognition? Pink shows us that our best work is done when we have the space to…