Forced to Launch Last week was about loss. This week is about launch. It follows logically. After you stare, flat on your back at rock bottom and make the choice to get up again, the choice is both physical and mental. Perhaps the greatest challenge is with the emotions. Emotions that come from what ifs, […]
MAWMonday Motivators 03/19/2017
What are you here to do? Now, how do you monetize it? This is not my typical motivation approach. Usually, money doesn’t enter the equation of motivation. But, I am a bit exhausted by people who are failing to reach for their dreams because the numbers don’t quite add up. This week, I want to […]
MAWMonday Motivators 01/08/2017
Love What You Become Confusion, frustration, uncertainty, and self-doubt. Believe me. I have been there recently. I also have experience overcoming those feelings of pre-fear. Your resilience is found in realizing or reminding yourself of your purpose. With that understood, you can alleviate the confusion. You can redirect frustrations by remembering to create. You can […]
MAWMonday Motivators 09/11/2016
One hundred and five days until Christmas. I saw it with my own eyes. Wrapping paper and other Christmas items are already for sale. I must admit, I was excited that the holiday could be so close. Yet, I realized that the rush to Christmas somewhat disregards Fall Equinox, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas break…and (let’s be […]
MAWMonday Motivators 06/19/2016
I looked out the window while driving through New Mexico and Arizona. I was engrossed with the view of rock formations and a freight train rolling by. I thought of the water that patiently built and the dynamite that quickly cleared those rocks. I thought of the railroad built to move goods to and from […]
MAWMonday Motivators 05/29/2016
Do yourself a favor. Accept your emotions, your drive, and your intentions without judgment or defensiveness. Just admit that they are what they are. Now, recognize your power to make choices that best support your progress toward your goals. Next, make those sustainable decisions. Yes, you may have to work harder than someone else. Yes, […]
MAWMonday Motivators 02/21/2016
In order to get it, you will have to put in some work. The half-truth is that you have to do it alone. Half true because the first step is totally up to you. Half false because the first step could be to ask for help. You can get competent help. It can fit your […]
MAWMonday Motivators 12/13/2015
#MondayMotivation 1. Experience Strength Here’s what I do know. Whatever it is that you want, if you want it for the long term, will require work. You might as well get ready for the difficulty and struggle. But, I don’t advise you to prepare for difficulty and struggle. I say prepare for small successes and […]
MAWMonday Motivators 10/25/2015
#MondayMotivation This week, as the season begins to change and the challenge of the Winter months looms, I want to encourage you toward productivity. The instinct is to hibernate–to hide away from the challenges, the criticism, the hurdles, and the weather. I encourage you to find your shine on the inside. I further challenge you […]
MAWMonday Motivators 07/26/2015
The most frustrating thing to me are the lessons I learned and committed to memory that are just plain false. Those misguided attempts at wisdom of well-meaning people who were hoping to keep me safe instead of allowing me to live in the fully glory of risk. It’s not the ones you know about and […]