This morning it was raining when I got up. It only sort of drizzled when I was out with the dogs and when I was getting ready. I decided all the same it would be best to pull out a pair of old, waterproof shoes for the day. When I slipped me feet into …
Category: Attitude
In the Face of the Dragon, No Fear
Kids are particularly good at using their imagination. It's that way during play time when they conjure up any number of things that enhance their pretend world. That's also the case when they're afraid, imagining the monster in the closet or under the bed is about to pounce and eat them. For adults, imagination is …
Weekend Flow
A little something bubbles up sometimes and you have to just let it out. A stream of words that sum up where you find yourself. This weekend it goes a little like this... Relief, gratitude, humbled, respect, curious, quiet joy, old music (Queen), hot tea, thoughtful reflection, kids' play tents, toast, a red ball, Spider-Man, …
More on Attitude & Making it Good
Attitude is something I think about ALL of the time, as a good one is fundamental to a happy life. When days are difficult at work, at home, and anywhere in between, I frequently pause to reset the meter to positive if my attitude has strayed. Last year I wrote a piece about the importance …
“Lean In” : A Life Skill Worth Learning
I make a living as a business guy. What does that mean? Basically I work day in and day out to get deals done. I didn't think I'd ever define myself that way, but after twenty plus years I've gotten used to it. In fact, I've carved out a pretty good role for myself handling …
Anticipate & Hustle: They’ll Serve You Well
This morning as we got settled in the car for the ride to day care, my older daughter lost it and went into a near-nuclear meltdown. She wasn't spitting, but was spitting upset that I wouldn't ask my wife to come back to the car to say "goodbye" one more time. We were already late, …
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10 Things To Do Everyday to Maintain a GOOD Attitude
1) When you wake up, take five minutes or so to properly center your mind to start the day: meditate, pray, recite a few daily affirmations, whatever gets your head in the right space. 2) Keep Gratitude central to your day -- look for things to be thankful for, no matter how small, and give …
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Your Attitude: Choose Wisely
Early in his seminal work, The Road Less Traveled, Scott Peck used words linked to the Buddha's Noble Truths: “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult-once …
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