The Stories I Tell

I wasn't looking for heaven or hellJust someone to listen to stories I tell" ~Toad The Wet Sprocket It is still in my desk drawer. The edges are curled, and the paper fades a little more every year. I don't know why I keep it except maybe, to remind me that success or failure can …

Stories I Tell

I wasn't looking for heaven or hellJust someone to listen to stories I tell" ~Toad The Wet Sprocket It is still in my desk drawer. The edges are curled, and the paper fades a little more every year. I don't know why I keep it except maybe, to remind me that success or failure can …

Doing These 3 Things Before You Get Started Can Help You Create A Successful Business

Are you considering starting your own business? Here are three things you should consider before you begin.

10 Ideas to Move Your Mindset

Your mindset is what carries you through and ultimately will help you win the day.

Who Do I Trust? A Matter of Mindset

"No matter what anyone tells you it's a matter of mind set. Changing our mindset is hard work. "

“And What CRM Do You Use?”

It sounded sorta like an uncomfortable medical procedure. I was at a networking event and someone asked me what CRM software I was using. "Uhm, what, what am I using?" I excused myself to use the restroom. Too much coffee, ha ha. I pulled out my smart phone and did a quick Google search. Oh, …

It Was Only Supposed to Last Six Week and Other Pandemic Follies

I've discovered some tips and techniques that have helped me work successfully from home during the pandemic.

“How Often Is Too Often?”

This wasn't going to be my post for the week but I had a conversation with someone that got me to thinking. You know, thinking about the stuff we do all the time because someone told us we're SUPPOSED to do it . While we were talking I was asked this question: When I'm marketing …

A Look in the Mirror

As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him, and Levi got up and followed him.Mark 2:14 Here is good old Levi, sitting and minding his own business, a million things on his mind, when all of a sudden Jesus walks by, tells …

You cannot give what you do not have

We've yet to explore why we hurt so badly and why we lash out with such vigor against anything or anyone that comes close to us. It's like trying to put a fire out by pouring gasoline on it.

Walking Meditation, Potholes and New Tires.

It all started when I dropped my keys. I bent over to pick them I noticed the outside tread on one of the tires was just about worn through. I went looking for the tire size and noticed that the tread on another tire was wearing through as well. Uhm, John, don't you pay attention …

A Time To Reflect……

I have always tried to publish a posting each week. Sometimes life gets in the way and it's two to three weeks. I am weird in a way. I don't write to get your money. You'll never see a CTA in any of my posts. I write because I love to write. Ever since I …

Learning to Trust Again During the Pandemic

While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore? ”Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Fear is useless; what is needed is trust.”Mark 5: 35-36 Elliott stopped by last night. He walked through the front door, took off his …

Under No Circumstances – LUNGE!

I'm not sure where Jim Page is today. He's a connection on social media, so I know he's alive. Jim had the privilege of molding a really naive kid into something that resembled a supervisor. He's one of many people who helped influence me. There are some people who'd like to hug him and I'm …

Coming Away For a Moment

Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you wish, I will put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.”Matthew 17:4 Peter, James and John danced across my mind this morning during my meditation. I was reflecting on taking time to rest, relax and …

Living is an Activity

Living is an activity. Am I? It’s not a thought, an idea or an affirmation. It is an activity. Activity requires that we use the positive energy we create to make us healthier and happier. When we are healthier we are happier. When we are happier we reach out and explore - expectantly. Living is …

“Keep Ya Head Up”

"Some days you eat the bear and some days the bear eats you I thought about that for a moment, mostly coz I’m feeling shitty this morning: Tired of the constraints, tired of not knowing and plain tired of this whole mother feakin’ routine. Then there’s the dog….. Let us pause while I have a …

What are you afraid of?

It's not an accusation, or a harsh command It's a gentle inquiry. What scares you? From my meditation this morning "When you stop being afraid of your fears, they have no power over you." ****Emotionally scratching my head***** "Huh?" Welcome your fears. Hold them Console them Reassure them Do not send them away **************************************** Perfection …

A Jug Fills Drop by Drop

Sit up taller-right here and now. Embrace the person whose skin you are inside - right now. They may be tired or frustrated, dejected or maybe just really frazzled about the edges. They may feel flabby and out of breath. Hips, knees or backs may ache. Make friends with them. Love what is, right here, …

Kindness Should Never Be in Short Supply But It May Be a Corona Casualty

I took Joan to the doctor early the other morning - annual check up. With the new normal firmly in place I was not allowed to sit in the waiting room with her so I sat in the parking lot for a few minutes, proceeded to get restless and started driving around. Thank goodness for …

Do Not Make These Startup Mistake’s (Pssst. I did!)

A few years ago I taught a business boot camp at a local university. It was for people who had business ideas, but weren't quite sure how to go about implementing them. It was a "how to." Everyone in the class had the similar needs: They had an idea and wanted to grow it into …

Every Morning is a Page Turner

I was restless this morning. I was impatient this morning and my impatience led to distraction which led to frustration which led to anger. "And meditation is supposed to help ground me for my day. This one is gonna be quite the S**t Show! It took a few minutes of emotional searching but I finally …

We are all just beginners

It sorta bothered me. A friend was telling me about her meditation practice and how much she was enjoying the benefits. I asked her to share. She paused and said "Oh you wouldn't be interested. You're way to advanced for something this simple. I'm just a beginner! Truth be told my ego took a a …

3 Tips to Use in Avoiding the Guru Syndrome.

I am not a guru hater. I genuinely respect the folks who have worked long and hard to build a business for themselves so they can enjoy the life they set out to enjoy and be recognized as the very best in their field. My problem has never been with the guru's. As a matter …

You Believe You Are the Best, Right?

The first part of this blog came from a posting I made on social media earlier this week Well arent you? Stop and think about it for a minute. I did the other day and I didn't like what I came up with. Here I am, asking people to invest their time and money in …

Success, My Brother Joe, Angels and Homework.

My siblings and I attended a Catholic grade school that was run by an order of nuns who didn't tolerate any nonsense ---- Period. They'd have given Navy Seals a run for their money Even my mothers voice quaked a bit when one of them would call the house. My brother Joe and I would …

What I Have Have Learned in the Past 10 Years: Staying in Faith

If you could talk to your younger self, what advice would you give him? My therapist floated the idea by me in our session last week. Talk about synchronicity! I had just finished a three part exercise with Marie Forleo called Before You Say Goodbye to the 2010's, Do This Decade in Review I gave …

Are You Uncomfortable Setting Goals for Yourself?

I used to be. I hated it. I ran from it like you run from an over due bill! I was one of those Ready, Shoot, Aim people. I used set my goals on the run. An eighty percent success rate used to be good enough for me. Every self improvement class I took or …

Living In the Here and Now

It's all part of conditioning, I imagine. Part of the bigger, better, faster and sleeker mentality that hits us hard in the face every morning when we get up. It's the What have you done for me lately trance.

Talking with my Inner Critic

I'm speaking with my inner critic more and more and each time I do I become aware of a poignant compassion that passes between us.

How I am Learning to Live and Thrive with my Panic and Anxiety Disorder.

I've learned that every experience I have in my life leaves a remnant of itself behind long after it's gone.

5 Things That Can Help Deal With Perfection Syndrome.

I lived with the notion that I had to be perfect for a long time and it wasn't until recently that I realized how much my thoughts were holding me back from reaching my fullest potential.

Sometimes An Egg is Just an Egg

Amazing things happen when you let them happen. Deep inside of each of us there is a voice. That voice is pure and it is always honest.

Where are You Sowing Your Seeds?

Expecting business or any sort of relationship to develop from a few emails and a free gift offer is like betting the mortgage payment on a 99 to 1 shot at the track.

Personal Development Is Not Playing “World of Warcraft.”

The exciting part about our personal development journey is the journey! It's exploring and testing and crashing and burning and having exciting and hair raising stories to tell.

Building Your Business One Relationship at a Time

Marketing Messiah Russell Brunson said in a recent podcast. "Five good friends beats a hundred thousand subscribers any day." I saw him as potentially one of those "good friends."

A Question of Balance

You don't need to become a Zen master or a yoga guru to get the benefit of creating an oasis in time.

It Begins With a Dream

Saturday was a gorgeous day in a string of gorgeous days we'd experienced over the past week. I decided it was time for a visit to my local farmers market. Apparently so did everyone else. The place was packed - Like wall to wall packed. I drove around for five minutes before I found a …

Success Begins With Learning to Bring Our “A” Game

Genuine success comes when we are willing to make the investment in ourselves

There is No Business Like Your Business!

Can I tell you a story? A few years ago I received a call from the owner of a local nursery. He was teetering on the brink of disaster and the bank, which held a note on the business, decided it was time to get involved. They nursery sold flowers and vegetable plants; shrubs and …

To Thy Own Self Be True

The last full conversation I had with my dad was a joke. Seriously, it was a joke. It was a groaner and I guess I should have locked it in my memory for posterity and tender memories and all that stuff but I didn't. That wasn't my dad. Six days later he went to be …

3 Ways to Get Better Results From Your Network Experience.

"First you must be visible in the community.You must get out there and connect with people. It's not called net-sitting or net-eating. It's called networking. You must work at it." Dr Ivan Misner Hey. Mr. You-Know-Everybody! You wouldn't happen to know where I could find a bee keeper?  I did. Well, I knew someone whose mother was a …