https://giphy.com/gifs/season-6-the-simpsons-6x25-l2JedzvGOueS4E2tO As I woke this Sunday morning, I could tell I was in a place of deeper searching; my heart felt a heaviness…not depression (although I know that feeling well), but a yearning for connection with something of substance at my core. Perhaps there was some residual effect lingering from last night. THE LINCOLN LAWYER … Continue reading TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
Tag: mindset
COWARD
This is going to be a transparent post about where I’m at right now…and it began with another challenging conversation in my office…but the challenge didn’t come from me. IT WENT LIKE THIS Earlier this week, I engaged in a conversation with a young man who shared an amazing perspective that challenged me personally. I’ve … Continue reading COWARD
Normalizing Mediocrity
This past week, I had a client come into my office that inspired this post. I say “inspired”, but it hardly seems like a fitting word to use in this context. This experience impacted me by reminding me of how easy it is to slide into undesirable circumstances, camp out there a while, or in … Continue reading Normalizing Mediocrity
Got To Start somewhere
GETTING TO THE END OF THE DRIVEWAY Several months ago, my wife made a statement that stuck with me. We were having a conversation about incorporating some form of physical activity into our lives on a regular basis. She talked about walking in the neighborhood and said that if she could “just get to the … Continue reading Got To Start somewhere
CRITICAL MOMENTS
A Critical Moment...also known as a Turning Point SMALL HINGES; LARGE DOORS I was once reading from a book titled “Violent Prayer” by Chris Tiegreen about some strategic battles within World War II: Normandy in the battle with Nazi Germany and Iwo Jima in the battle of the Pacific. Both battles were instrumental in America … Continue reading CRITICAL MOMENTS
TODAY is TOMORROW
JUST ANOTHER DAY IN THE OFFICE (Sometime 5-6 years ago) Hank sat quietly, tears in his eyes, as he talked about his latest relapse on methamphetamine. Over the time of working with him, I’d grown accustomed to Hank being quick to give both excuses and false promises of future success. I knew there was an … Continue reading TODAY is TOMORROW
OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY
WISHES DO COME TRUE SOMETIMES I woke this morning dealing with the usual questions and doubts that have become regular visitors in my head over the past few months...(Ha! That's funny, they've been there a lifetime.) As I wrestled with getting out of bed and facing the demons that have become squatters in my head, … Continue reading OPPOSITION & OPPORTUNITY
TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Earlier this morning I sent out a text to the boys in our high school basketball program, informing them that I would be away from practice for a bit to address some issues I’m having with my 60-year-old body. I’ve learned from experience that I’m about one quick pivot or reaction away from landing in … Continue reading TELL ME, WHAT DO YOU SEE?