What’s The Worst That Can Happen?
What's the worst that can happen if you fail? Will you blow up in a cloud of smoke? I have a very different take on the statement "Failure is not an option" after 20+ years of running a learning company and [...]
Shepherds and Sherpas
My family has recently made a big high school switch. It was the right choice for us, for a million reasons, and yet there are sacrifices involved. Our boys left their peers of over 10 years, the school is [...]
Top 3 Tips: How to Make it a Great School Year
Fall is in the air. We find ourselves in a familiar place: the beginning of the school year! It's a time for football, pumpkin picking, and an opportunity to start fresh with routines. And so, in the spirit of "September [...]
Seek to Have Fun!
“Cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” - Napoleon Hill Remember when you rolled down the grassy hill at the park just for [...]
The Journey to Do What Matters Most
Knowing your destination is essential, so that who you become in getting there nourishes your soul. - Cara Thorpe When I first heard Steve Shallenberger speak about The Big Three Do What Matters Most Habits last January, I felt [...]
Your Goals Are Your Road Maps
Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible in your life. - Les Brown Did you know that you are 90% more likely to accomplish a goal when you write it down? [...]
What Lies Inside of You?
“What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside you.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson What could I say to encourage you, wherever you are, today? I could probably quote Emerson's words [...]
The Secret to Success Is Getting Started
The secret to success is getting started. - Mark Twain I hope your celebrations were joyful, safe, and heart-filling, whether the 4th of July plans kept you local or venturing to visit family or friends you haven’t seen in [...]
Do What Matters Most: Connect. Plan. Grow.
Are you a parent of a college student? You’ve helped them prepare for this next amazing step in their lives. Whether they are headed out of state for the first time or interning at their college residence for the [...]
The Cure for Comparison
Comparison can be deadly to our self-esteem. If we focus on what others do, we lose sight of why we do what we do. If, on the other hand, we turn it around and focus on why we do [...]
