I find that most of the time when someone is said to be Fearless, that they are really not Fearless at all. Instead, they are courageous and take action in the face of their fear. Even great speakers, actors, and athletes confess to having anxiety, or at least butterflies, before taking the stage. It is [...]
Spectacular things practically grab you by the shoulders, shake you, and yell "pay attention to me!".They are large, bombastic, amazing, and impressive. So shake things up a bit... do something Spectacular!
Brain surgery, engineering, rocket science, and many other things require great attention to detail and precise, thoughtful, controlled, Meticulous planning and action. Others, not so much. Make sure you know which is which!
The extreme experiences of life consume a lot of energy. For endurance and longevity, it is best to embrace Moderation much of the time. Live at a pace you can enjoy and sustain, and have energy available to survive and thrive during the extremes!
From an engineering point of view, Energy comes in many forms: electrical, mechanical, chemical, thermal, or nuclear, and can be transformed from one form to another. It also may be potential (at rest) or kinetic (in motion). From a humanistic point of view, Energy also takes many forms: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, and may [...]
As it turns out, very few things are Essential in life. Food, air, water, and rest are at the foundation, and most people consider safety to be Essential, too. So ask yourself: do you really need those new clothes, cars, houses, and toys? How about wisdom and love? Are they Essential to you, too? Are [...]
Sometimes a strong wind, which may be very uncomfortable and annoying, generates a Windfall. Fruit falls from the trees, and we are blessed with unexpected good fortune. So when the winds of change start blowing in your life, look for that silver lining, that Windfall coming your way!
Quickness, agility, efficiency, control, effectiveness - all of these are companions to Dexterity. And all of them can apply to the way we handle problems and face the challenges of life. Focus on having a Dexterous mindset today, and dazzle someone!
We get to choose how we show up. Sometimes, being peaceful and sedate is exactly the right energy, and sometimes, being enthusiastic, energized, and eager - showing up with great Verve - is the right thing to do. What are you choosing, right now?
Sometimes tasks are both Simple and easy, but not always. For example, it is Simple to understand to concept of running a marathon, but not easy at all! Look for the Simple solutions and then evaluate them for practicality and effectiveness. If they are Simple, easy, practical, efficient, and effective - you have a home [...]