This post was featured on Positively Positive. Is it time to retire the daunting word of goal and substitute a more appealing word that resonates with you such as intention, aim, purpose, or desire? I believe words are meant to inspire rather than drag us down. Ultimately, the responsibility falls on each one of us […]
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Seeing Uncomfortable As The New Comfortable
Being in uncharted territory is a simple and often unsettling signal that you are on the right track. This is when opportunities emerge in your life and you move to another level. The playing field shifts and it’s powerful, scary and expansive. Welcome these moments!
What’s Your Story
Does your story EMPOWER you or DIS-EMPOWER you? – Tony Robbins We all have a story. Sometimes it explains why we can’t do something and other times our story propels us forward. I’ve heard cases where people have the same story such as lack of money, resources, or knowledge and one person eventually starts a […]
Follow-through to Reach YOUR Top 1%
“You don’t kind of let go, you don’t kind of ride waves. You either ride them or you don’t.” ~ LAIRD HAMILTON I’ve played tennis since I was four years old and competed in college at UC Berkeley, on the Professional Tennis Tour, and, most recently, on the USTA Women’s Doubles 45 Circuit. These experiences […]
Strategies for Success, Part 2
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ~ Paulo Coelho The beginning of each year is when we have the most energy, hope, and determination to create a successful year. Although the choices can be overwhelming, it’s the perfect time to be thinking, crafting, and clarifying what you […]
Strategies For Success In The New Year, Part 1
Editor’s note: Six Strategies for Success can also be found on Positively Positive. “What is not started today is never finished tomorrow.” ~ Goethe The beginning of each year is when we have the most energy, hope, and desire to create a successful new year. Although it can be overwhelming, this is exactly the time […]
Living in Your Top 1% Interview Series with Lori Deschene, founder of Tiny Buddha – Honor Your Values
The goal of the “Living in Your Top 1%” interview series is to break down the qualities of people who excel and to show that you can be successful and achieve personal greatness from any starting point in your life. The interview series looks at people from all different careers and industries. Some names will […]
Three Steps to Eliminate the Noise Factor
Editor’s Note: This post appeared on Positively Positive. “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you are usually right.” — Henry Ford A few years ago I read a book, The Inner Game of Tennis, to help me control the constant stream of thoughts running through my head on the tennis court. I had […]