Half-hearted Mess
there aren’t many agile thinkers anymore, and even fewer want to be brave. Your C-average is someone’ else’s hard-earned A-effort. Breaking you of your nonsense requires another equally agile, courageous thinker to help you stop the habit. Problem is, there aren’t many
Ready for Progress
All of this talk about being courageous for the challenge is important. Yet, it's also just important to be emotionally ready for progress and success. After huge traumas, it can be easy to fall in love with the struggle. That's a
Sit in the Water
You’re shrinking and sabotaging because the water’s too hot. It’s uncomfortable to: endure the emotional hardship, work out the kinks while others are watching, admit your fragilities, own your strengths, be open to criticism, be ready to receive admiration. You’re also probably just
Incompetence & Evil
I’ve always felt like incompetence and evil were siblings to each other. Or at least close cousins. We’re all incompetent at something; it’s simply lacking the ability or skill. That isn’t the problem. But If we continue trying to do something
Be Seen Trying
There has been a great deal of discussion over the last few years about the fear of being seen. So many self-help courses have been designed to help people get over their concerns about being in the public eye. But what
Open Stories
There’s a soft chuckle sitting in the back of my throat while I’m reflecting on all the profoundly exotic ways I’ve been betrayed in my life. Yes, I mean to say exotic exactly because there’s no way to describe the
The Warrior and the Master
The field warrior reacts. The Shaolin Master responds. By now, we’ve all heard that we should respond, not react. Yet, there are different levels of response. Everyone has a specific way of meeting challenges that is best for them. The people who
Springtime Resolutions
While most people are busy making their new year resolutions during the month of January, I’ve come to expect that I won’t have a clue about what I want to bring in for the new year. I used to spend hours,
Contemplation is Calling
Contemplation is calling once again. This time, we’re back to being still to take stock of our own nonsense; to examine the ways we sabotage ourselves and others with our thoughts, words, and actions. It’s one last opportunity to correct
It’s Time to Cut It
Time’s up. It’s time to quit the nonsense. Whatever ideas, philosophies, circumstances, and people that have been causing you aggravation, it’s time to let it all go. All the pettiness, unnecessary fears, and fights won’t help you going forward. If all
