Why Should You Change The Way You View Failure?

Why Should You Change The Way You View Failure?

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Thomas A. Edison I have experienced many setbacks in my life and the most notable is flunking out of college. As I reflect on my past failures, I can appreciate the lessons...
POSSIBILITY THINKING- why it can change your life

POSSIBILITY THINKING- why it can change your life

“So many things are possible as long as you don’t know they are impossible.” -Mildred D. Taylor | "There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in their home." -Ken Olsen, 1977 | "It is an idle dream to imagine the automobile...
RELATIONSHIPS- surround sourself with good people

RELATIONSHIPS- surround sourself with good people

“Surround yourself with people who provide you with support and love and remember to give back as much as you can in return.” -Karen Kain When I reflect on my past successes and failures, I realize the significant impact relationships have on my life. As far back as...
Shades of Gray vs Black or White Thinking?

Shades of Gray vs Black or White Thinking?

“Everything in life cannot and should not be seen in only two different shades of color. There is no truth in defining things in black and white since there are so infinitely many different underlying factors for each action performed by each person....
FEEDBACK- promote ongoing growth opportunities

FEEDBACK- promote ongoing growth opportunities

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” -Bill Gates I have owned businesses for over 15 years and giving feedback to my employees is one of the most frustrating challenges of my day. The reactions to my feedback have...
The Lies We Tell Ourselves

The Lies We Tell Ourselves

“The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves.” -Richard Bach In the past when I was busy or stressed, I often made excuses for missing workouts and accepted this as a legitimate reason for not exercising. Not only did I miss my workouts, I did not use...