Remember why you are doing it – keep the end in mind Be patient with yourself – nobody is perfect Be patient with those around you – they still the know the ‘old you’ Have fun and celebrate – really can’t overdo this Find some quiet time each day to process the change you are [...]

I read somewhere once, that it is impossible to assist another person, while not improving your own lot. Coaching certainly falls into this category for me. I may be having a tough day or worrying about something that is happening in my life. However, once I spend some time coaching I always feel better!

We’re all busy trying to reach lofty professional and personal goals.  It’s what ambitious people do.  It can be exciting, scary, invigorating and challenging.  A future orientation keeps us motivated and focused.  But sometimes we forget that “life’s a journey, not a destination”, as Ralph Waldo Emerson said; one of those clever sayings that’s earned [...]

‘Do the right thing’ is not a revolutionary statement. However, I was reminded how impressive it can be to do this while reading about Brian Davis’ loss on the PGA Tour yesterday. He was in playoff with Jim Furyk to win his first ever PGA event and a million dollars. On the first extra hole [...]

I received an email with some quotes from Maya Angelou. This one really hit home for me: “I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage and tangled Christmas tree lights.” I love this quote and I think it to [...]

This blog is intended for leaders, overachievers and perfectionists. This morning, after breakfast and coffee, I excitedly grabbed my new tin of Jones carbonated orange and cream candy. I popped the lid and read a quote from Kevin from Lexington on the inside lid. It read, “I’m not lazy, I’m relaxed”. There is already much [...]