Getting really, really clear about what you want—what you want to do, be or have—is crucial to making it actually happen. Some decisions or moments of clarity happen in an instant. And by all means we should act on those if it right for us. But more often than not, getting clear requires time and…

My month-long sabbatical in June was so refreshing—and exactly what the doctor ordered. Taking a much-needed break allowed me the space to really start clearing my head about where I want to take this blog, and my life, next. In fact, I have been enjoying myself so much that I not only carried my break…

To all my regular readers, you know how much I love writing, word play, and exploring new ways of thinking and showing up in the world. So much so, that I have published a new article—140 to be exact—every Tuesday and Friday since February 2013. That is a lot of posts, a lot of words,…

They say there is a first time for everything and today is no exception. For the first time in almost a year and a half, I got a duplicate fortune in my lunch today. It is very similar to one I wrote about over a year ago—albeit the wording is slightly different. That said, I…

When pursuing goals, most people look for specific, positive markers to let them know they are on the right path. These include sales figures, customer opt-ins, page views, positive email responses, Likes, productive lunch meetings, pounds lost, improved race times, etc. This positive feedback can be critical to the success of their endeavor. Not only…