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 allContinueContinue reading “Jack of One Trade”
Category Archives: Self-improvement
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 thereContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue 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 topContinueContinue 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 thatContinueContinue 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. WeContinueContinue 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 thingContinueContinue 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’tContinueContinue 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 wereContinueContinue reading “Love & Dominoes”
No Excuses
Do you have a special day of reflection and rest during the week, i.e. a Sabbath? There are no excuses not to have one, even during your busiest of times. If fact, that’s when you need it the most. A day when you don’t do any real work and rest your body. A day where you decompress, have fun andContinueContinue reading “No Excuses”
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