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Once upon a time . . . Stories play an important role in our development and growth throughout our human experience. Many of us hold tightly to our stories, letting them define us and I’m sad to say, damage us. The good news is that your stories can be rewritten to positively impact you future.…
[Guest Post] Finding Peace with Uncertainty
Post written by Leo Babauta. Fear of an uncertain future: it can stop us from doing great things, and it can keep us holding onto things that are hurting us. For example: you might be holding onto clutter for reasons of comfort and security, even if the clutter gives you anxiety and costs a lot of…
[Guest Post]16 Ways to Have Balance in Work and Family
by Ted A. Moreno My oldest daughter, whom I affectionately refer to as the Chick, recently learned how to ride her two wheel bike. It took a few miles of Dad huffing and puffing, running behind her while holding her bike. Then, one day, she got it. She got balance. Once you learn how to ride…
[Guest Post] You Just Have to Look for It . . .
by Ted Moreno I awoke in a tent on a beach on a desert lake on a Sunday morning. Not yet sunrise, there was a silent light, barely interrupted by the notes of moving water. A few stars still floated in a purple sky. I crawled out, splashed water on my face and put coffee…
A Living Legend
This past weekend, I saw John Williams conduct his own scores at the Hollywood Bowl. You might not recognize his name; however, you would know his music from the movies. Think Star Wars, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Memoirs of a Geisha, Jaws, Schindler’s List, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter . . . I could go…
How the PennySaver Cost Me Sales at my Garage Sale
I am an expert at garage sales. Not to brag, but I understand the mentality of the garage sale junky and when, why and how they plan their shopping. First, you need to know that there are basically two groups – the die-hard and the occasional passer-buyers. The die-hards will be at your door at…
Understanding the Power of Olympic Gold in Your Marketing
The other day my friend (and marketing guru) posted on Facebook a photo of a current 2012 Olympian standing casually next to the Olympic legend, Bruce Jenner. My friends comment was that the young female Olympian has no clue about the power of celebrity and was not making the most of meeting the 1976 Decathlon…
Achieving Olympic Gold
You would have to be living in a cave this summer to not know that the Summer Olympics are in London and Michael Phelps, with 22 medals, has the honor of being the most decorated Olympian of all time. I sort of do live in a cave with no television; however, somehow the inspirational news…
[Guest Post]The Amazing Power of Being Present
‘Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.’~Thich Nhat Hahn Post written by Leo Babauta. How can you bring calm and peace to the middle of a stress-ful, chaotic day? The answer is simple, though not always so easy to put into practice: learn to be present. No matter how out-of-control your day…
12 Laws of Life by Tom Hoobyar (Part 2)
Here is Part 2 of the 12 Laws of Life, an article by a man named Tom Hoobyar, who was an inventor and high tech CEO. Tom Hoobyar died on September 25th, 2001. I really don’t know much about him or his life, but I very much appreciate his wisdom. I hope you do too.…