The process of taking ground can be so grueling! It’s rare that we actually FEEL like we’re advancing! But moving forward isn’t about “feeling” like it… it’s about DOING SOMETHING every day in the right direction!!! Make sure you're headed in the right direction, start somewhere & do whatever you can think of to accomplish something TODAY! You won’t regret it! Eventually you look back & will be amazed by the ground you've taken even if it feels like the smallest bit in the daily grind....
May 29, 2017•17 min
I no longer save my markers for a special project because I noticed they all started to dry up! SOO I've learned every day is special if I decide it is. Today deserves our best! Clear out your closets, face off with conflict & light your candles! If we spend our lives "saving" the things we’ve collected, they will dry out, become outdated & ultimately go to waste. Don't wait – CELEBRATE! #cheesy 😆
May 22, 2017•18 min
It can be exhausting to stay healthy & present in life! The more days that go by, the more I understand why people just check out. BUT when it comes to MY life – my ONE & ONLY PRECIOUS life – I want to invest every day wisely. We’re only as good as our days are, so why not fight to make them great? When something weird happens let's choose to bounce out of it quickly!
May 15, 2017•17 min
People are fascinating & have so many awesome things to offer! My parents always treated everyone with equal value. I didn't know how unique this way of living was until I was in my 20's. Everyone is of the SAME worth as each other — not because of what they can do for us, how much money they have, or what influence is attached to them. They’re of high value because we are all created equally. With this approach to life, we can learn from anyone!
May 08, 2017•9 min
This is an area I wish I knew nothing about. But it seems like we constantly are bombarded with opportunities to be derailed by offense. I’ve taken on people’s offenses like a proud soldier feeling like I was supporting someone I love, but I have learned the hard way that that’s not the healthiest thing to do! SO now I work to help people I love to overcome their offenses by bringing meaningful perspective & to get offenses out of my heart – uprooted from the core ASAP! Offenses come - overc...
May 01, 2017•14 min
Fighting for ourselves to get into a healthy place is a necessary battle. It’s so easy to go to an extreme of either (1) pretending like everything is fine, or (2) just giving up. But we are all in this together. When we work to honestly acknowledge and then overcome our dark places, we can be in a position to help others when they get lost in theirs. It’s worth the fight!
Apr 24, 2017•10 min
I’ve been taught that what I do each day matters. What we do when no one is looking is what will naturally come out when other people are around! I’m working to develop good habits in my daily life so that I truly become (to my core) who we want to be! Seems easier to maintain a habit than a façade. (And much less exhausting!😅)
Apr 17, 2017•13 min
Being a dreamer can be overwhelming! Not knowing how to get from “here” to “there” seems like a common issue. I work hard to break down my huge goals into tasks, so my daily life reflects actual dreams put into action!
Apr 10, 2017•16 min
Before we are age 10 most of us are already convinced we are whatever label we've been given. Creative, athletic, scientific etc. but I really believe we can develop way beyond where we've been shoved into a category. Some of us were told that we aren’t creative, but I don't believe that! I view creativity is a part of every aspect of our lives! In problems we face, let's embrace this untapped potential inside of us & allow our creative heart to go & find answers. Even if you don't belie...
Apr 03, 2017•13 min
You are only as good as your days, & I want to work to make the most of mine! Instead of letting life toss us around, let’s decide “This is who I am, this is where I’m going, & I’m determined to keep my peace and my joy!”
Mar 27, 2017•14 min
It’s so easy to let the little things get to us if we’re not careful! Where you place your value has the ability to effect you emotionally. I’m working to be careful with what I invest in, what I put weight on & what I allow to influence my joy!
Mar 20, 2017•13 min
Let’s have the hard conversations! There are times to face off with life! Instead of avoiding that situation, I’m working to go straight to that person, to that task, to that conflict, & address it with an open heart & through the filter of love.
Mar 13, 2017•18 min
Living deeply & having the dream life that we want takes self-discipline, self-reflection & evaluation. I heard John Mayer say "skip the party now so you can go to better parties later." Longing for something you're not working towards is so disheartening. Let's decide to live with a different standard now so we can so our long term goals come into fruition.
Mar 06, 2017•19 min
It’s really easy to quit & it’s really hard to stay. Any successes I have had so far have come from finding a way forward. It is imperative to figure out what we can do day by day to advance. I’m a huge dreamer but I’ve learned to put legs, work, timelines & dates to my imagination. Battles are won minute by minute. Figure out what you can do today. Get prepared, do everything you can think to do, then you show up & keep showing up to your projects.
Feb 27, 2017•16 min
I’ve realized that every part of life has highs & lows & I work hard to not let my emotions be led by every single thing that happens. Every day let’s work to enjoy the good, work through the bad, & keep growing.
Feb 20, 2017•19 min
The greatest thing we can do for people around us is to be the best version of ourselves. The flight attendant's direction to “put the oxygen mask on yourself first, then help the people around you” is true! Also if someone is drowning, stay on solid ground & throw them something—so you have leverage instead of them pulling you down too. I’m working to take care of myself so I have something to offer! Let’s stay in it together! Press play to hear more!
Feb 13, 2017•17 min
My niece Lyric doesn't know her limits. I'm watching her do things she shouldn't be able to do but she does them anyway because she doesn't know she can't! Each of us have our own road. Comparison just weighs us down, makes us tired & creates a separation between us & the goal. Instead, staying our own course & being true to ourselves is the recipe for true advancement.
Feb 06, 2017•14 min
I’m on a quest to be the best I can be—as Hallmark as that sounds, it's the truth! I don’t want to be applying the same techniques that don’t work for years & years: that only breeds frustration & not advancement. We all have blind spots—ways we need to improve & change in order to see greater levels of breakthrough. Excuses are not our friends. They are our enemies that will keep us from living our dream lives. Today, make a way not an excuse!
Jan 30, 2017•19 min
sub·con·scious, adjective Of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings. So many things—social media, the news, advertising—are feeding us subconsciously. If I’m going to be inundated with messages, I want to contribute as much as possible to choosing the content. I ask myself how I want my behavior to change. Then I work to feed my subconscious whatever will support that change!
Jan 23, 2017•14 min
Today we talk about doing whatever it takes to stay inspired. We’ve all had “writer’s block” & that overwhelming feeling of not knowing what to do. But when we refuse to make excuses & stay stuck we can create momentum & hope! One of the ways I build momentum is to surround myself with vision & inspiration—like going to an art museum or art store, taking a walk, or going to a movie. Whatever it is that keeps your head in an interesting place, keep looking till you find it, becaus...
Jan 16, 2017•14 min
I’d rather have the pain of change than the comfort of stagnation even though I cringe while type that! Pain doesn’t mean you are going in the wrong direction; a lot of times it means you are on the right track. Resistance is what causes our muscles to grow! I encourage you to be open to do whatever it takes to grow this year & to not be trapped by things that hold you back! Let's do it together!
Jan 14, 2017•11 min
1. I figure out my vision. Once I know the direction I’m headed, it’s so much easier to figure out what steps to take! 2. I bring someone else in who understands me & I talk things through with them. This exchange hasn’t ever failed me; I buzz with to-do’s after talking things through with someone I trust! 3. I don’t procrastinate—it causes me too much anxiety so I face off with things so I just conquer it.
Jan 06, 2017•21 min
Life flows where your energy goes. And whatever it is that you are investing in—time, emotions, money—that’s where your life will go. I don’t want to invest my life into white noise. I want to make my days count! Press play to hear more!
Dec 30, 2016•14 min•Ep. 11
While I was on a trip to Italy, my new friend Francesco downloaded observations he made about Americans while he hosted their vacations. He gave me some fascinating perspective that still inspires me to live satisfied in the daily life.
Dec 23, 2016•17 min
There are people who change the temperature of the room both positively and negatively. Today I talk about a conversation I had where I left standing up a little straighter, just wanting to be the best version of myself. Some people put others down by saying “you didn’t know that?” to make themselves feel better but people with confidence want everyone to win. Press play to hear more!
Dec 16, 2016•16 min
It’s so important that we live ready. All of our little daily decisions add up over the course of time to make a big impact—either negative or positive! Press play to hear more!
Dec 09, 2016•18 min
Let’s do our best to draw our identity & worth from things that are meaningful & not let stupid things matter so much. Press play to hear more!
Dec 02, 2016•18 min
Finding our purpose is more simple & less mysterious than we sometimes make it. Whatever life brings to us, whatever we develop, can be used for good if we let it. There are multiple ways to get to the same destination so don’t be devastated if you lose your way or if you don’t know where to go. Just keep doing the thing you know to do next & take that step. Remember, there are good & hard things in every season of our lives. Let’s take a deep breath & celebrate every day. Press ...
Nov 25, 2016•19 min
INSPIRE: Isn’t it the worst when people try to motivate with fear & manipulation? That is a turn off to me for sure! Instead, I work to keep an open hand & if someone can be a part of the project, great. If not, no problem. This ultimately brings in an enthusiastic group – instead of a group with attitude! MOTIVATE: Find out what is important to each person & let them make a contribution to the project or vision according to what they are excited about! EQUIP: Communicate the vision ...
Nov 18, 2016•17 min
Fear has been a constant presence in my life but I do not let it lead me. It's taken a long time for me to get the volume turned down, but finally I can keep it in its healthy place in my life. A healthy fear of bad situations is a good voice when it comes to navigating dark parking lots & manipulative relationships, but not when it comes to stepping into who we are supposed to be. Fear you are not my boss! Press play to hear more!
Nov 11, 2016•17 min
