Why Are We Obsessed with the Pursuit of Happiness? Look around in any book store, at any newsstand or on any lifestyle-oriented website. Have you noticed how many titles and articles are devoted to the topic of happiness. It seems that everyone is eager to share the latest research on what makes us happy and […]
Two Types of Fears
I have been thinking lately about fear. Specifically, I’ve been noticing the conversations we have in our culture about fears. Many people offer advice on how to “manage” fears. In reflecting on this advice, I found it helpful to draw a distinction between two different types of fears. Two Types of Fears Original Fear Original […]
Why We Must Embrace Fear
It’s the modern-day F-bomb: FEAR. We tend to speak about fear like it’s a virus that needs to be eradicated from the planet. We deem it acceptable for discussion only if we are talking about how to eliminate it. Otherwise, we are supposed to pretend it doesn’t exist. I’ve noticed that our culture tends to […]
I Have No Words
Happy New Year! So here we are. It’s January 1. The start of a new year. For the past few years, I have set the framework for my year by doing the “three words” exercise that I picked up from Chris Brogan, in which I select three words that will guide my year. My three […]
On the Precipice
The core of what I do as a real estate broker is help my clients navigate the bumpy road of their emotions. I help them see the big picture, acknowledge their fears, and step over the threshold into that place previously beyond their comfort zone. This is the part of the process that juices me […]
How I Defeated My Demons Today
I have struggled the past few weeks with doing the things I know I need to do. I set an intention to get back on track today, after taking two weeks for “vacation,” that were not really a vacation. I started my morning with a strong workout. Gratitude. Incantations. Following all the steps to set […]