In the spirit of deeper thought and reflection, here are come quotes from Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. I think they are worth reading and being inspired by. Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced. Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forward. If I were to […]
Walt Disney is a man who inspires me to not only dream but put shoe leather to my dreams. It wasn’t easy or without setbacks and obstacles. He was a man of character and resilience who pressed on make the world a better place. At Disneyland, a plaque hangs on the wall with Walt’s story […]
The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining. — John F. Kennedy When a storm hits your life, it’s too late to prepare for it. You put yourself in a precarious situation if you take a casual approach to crisis preparation. When I woke up in ICU two days after I […]
Perhaps if we see adversity as natural, consistent and useful we’re less burdened by the presence of it. — Paralympian Aimee Mullins The truth is, we often perceive adversity as unnatural, unreasonable, and useless. What if we turned that perspective around and said something like this: Adversity is natural and part of the human experience. […]
Gratitude is fuel for life’s engine. It keeps you energized and focused on the things that matter. Here are five motivational reasons for taking time each today to be grateful. 1. Gratitude helps erase discontent If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he’s going to […]
A water carrier in a far away land had two large pots he hung on each end of a pole he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, while the other pot was perfect. The perfect pot delivered a full pot of water every time at the end of […]
Every 10 years, the monks in this one particular monastery are allowed to break their vow of silence and speak two words. But only two. After the first 10 years, one of the monks was given a chance to utter his two words. He thought for a moment, then said, “Food bad.” Then went back […]
Confidence is a key factor in resilient living. What is confidence? A healthy self-assurance and belief in your abilities and the positive contribution you are making. During times of adversity, confidence keeps you moving and fuels the engine of hope and possibility. In this article I want to inspire you with what not to do […]
I’m a big fan of setting goals, taking action, and forming habits that get you to your destination. I’m always learning new ways to think about this and live a life on purpose and with impact. One structure I’ve used the last few years to go with my planning process is to come up with […]
Congratulations! You survived “The Most Depressing Day of the Year” or “Blue Monday” (this year it was on January 15th). If you’re not familiar with Blue Monday, it’s the name given to the Monday in January that can for some be very depressing (for the reasons listed below). As an optimistic proactive person, here are […]