They might seem simple, but the work of answering these two questions can be the work of a lifetime.
The Limits of Modeling Others’ Success
Success leaves clues, but not all clues are relevant. You need to know what you’re looking for so you can find the parts that matter.
The Cure for What Ails Us
Lasting relief to pain, whether physical, emotional or psychological, does not come from drugs or the healthcare system. There is only one cure for the pains that ail us.
What’s Behind Your Mask?
On Halloween, we dress in costume and slip on a mask to assume a persona. So, really, it’s like every other day. As you plan your costume, have you considered who you are behind your mask?
Embracing a Sacred Pause
On Monday, I decided to take a sacred pause for the Spring Equinox. I spoke about this concept on my weekly Periscope show this past weekend: the importance of taking a pause to reassess, reflect and renew. I’ve been feeling really behind in my year so far, struggling to clear space for myself to get […]
The First Step in Building Your Platform
In an impassioned article on the Accidental Creative website, Todd Henry shares three misconceptions about voice that he discovered when writing his latest book, Louder Than Words. One of these misconceptions is that Voice is the ‘soft stuff.’ Todd’s response: “Ugh.” Heh. Seriously. Love this response. Want to know why I’ve been so passionate in […]
A ThinkUp Insight Like No Other
When I get into a busy season with my work, I often shut down everything else around me to focus more intensely on what I need to do. One of the first things to be sacrificed on those busy days are the various update emails that I receive. This pattern tends to emerge especially when […]