Marc Casciani

Lead with Leftovers

There is a saying in sports to “leave it all on the field”. It means to hold nothing back. Put it all on the line. Don’t end the game feeling like you could have done more. Give 110%. Don’t regret leaving anything left in your tank. When applied to life, there’s a problem with thisContinue reading “Lead with Leftovers”

Jack of One Trade

This week, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman helped me realize I am a “Jack of One Trade”. And that my trade is in harmony with my life’s purpose. In fact, it is my purpose. I have no doubt it’s why I’m here. In the article, Glenn says, “People who seem to be a jack of allContinue reading “Jack of One Trade”

Showing Up Human

I used to think I had to be perfect. Wake up every day and bring my A-game. The bar was set so high, I always fell short. All that did was create stress. I used to think I had to have a plan. A plan for this and that. My days were so planned thereContinue reading “Showing Up Human”

The Personal Control System – A Tale of Two Outputs

A personal control system produces desired feelings and behaviors. The system itself does not care about the outputs. It is programmed to do something and just does it, converting inputs to outputs using a feedback loop. Do you have one? Yes, we all have one. The better question is, is yours producing something good andContinue reading “The Personal Control System – A Tale of Two Outputs”

Fred & Jesus

What does Fred Rogers, a.k.a. Mr. Rogers, and Jesus have in common? They were both kind to others. They were gentle. They taught patience. They promoted peace and wanted everyone to live in harmony as neighbors, despite living in a world of discord. They demonstrated self-control. I would submit to you that at the topContinue reading “Fred & Jesus”

Motivational Affirmation

I love my kids so much I would lay down my life for them. There is no greater expression of my love for them than that. No matter what they do wrong, they are still my kids. It does not reduce my love for them. My love for them is unconditional. I tell them thatContinue reading “Motivational Affirmation”

You Have Kept a Record of My Tears

If you want to be free to live the life you were meant to live, the meaningful life for which you were created to fulfill, then you have to learn to relinquish the right to get even. It’s natural to want to seek revenge, but unlike animals, humans were given a unique ability, freewill. WeContinue reading “You Have Kept a Record of My Tears”

True Encouragement: Sit, Wait, Weep

Reaching the proper mind-heart balance involves developing a set of character qualities that enable you to find your life’s purpose. These qualities are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control. They are the fruit of your new spirit. A by-product of mind-heart equilibrium is an intuitive sense of what the right thingContinue reading “True Encouragement: Sit, Wait, Weep”

The Forgiveness Quiz

Pastor Rick Warren gave me this quiz recently. I passed. Before reading any further, please take it by deciding if each statement is true or false. A person should not be forgiven until asking for it. Forgiving includes minimizing the offense and the pain caused. Forgiveness includes restoring trust and reuniting a relationship. You haven’tContinue reading “The Forgiveness Quiz”

Love & Dominoes

What if I told you that you have something in you that is stronger than anything this world can produce? Would you believe me? Something greater than anything life could throw at you. Something that you’ve had since you were conceived. Something that has been attempting to grow since you were born. When you wereContinue reading “Love & Dominoes”