On doubt… Mindset & Life BalanceDoubt is a dream killer. Have you ever started something that gets you so excited and ready to rock that you just can’t contain yourself? You get up early every day for a few days to do a new workout. You research a new job opportunity. You find a new healthy habit you want to […] Read More
on Grit… Mindset & Life BalanceGrit: A distinct combination of passion, resilience, determination, and focus that allows a person to maintain the discipline and optimism to persevere in their goals even in the face of discomfort, rejection, and a lack of visible progress for years, or even decades. Can we do to teach grit? How do we help to push […] Read More
On Mentors… Business GrowthOne of the best ways to grow or learn more about the career you are in is to find someone that has gone before you and gained success at the same goal or job. They have to have the ability to provide valuable advice and encouragement as a mentor. Choosing a mentor is not a […] Read More
On becoming… Mindset & Life BalanceYou become who you believe you can be. Whether you think you are trash or treasure, you are right. For years, I held very little esteem for myself. I didn’t think I was worth good things. I felt guilt for everything. I always thought I should do better, be better. I was depressed. I wasn’t […] Read More
On the basics… Health & WellnessIf you feel your foundation cracking, go back to the basics. When was the last time you were in such a funk that showering felt like a major accomplishment? You know the kind of slump that drags on first for days, then for weeks, and makes you question if things will ever feel ok again. […] Read More
On Doing Hard Things… Business GrowthIn order to get the most out of life, you have to do hard things. No, I don’t mean life will put you through hard things and you will survive, although that is bound to happen too, I mean you MUST do hard things to become the person you will need to be to reach […] Read More
On the rollercoaster… Mindset & Life BalanceSit back and enjoy the ride. I didn’t ever consider myself much of a thrill seeker. I’m not sure why. I love theme parks, driving an ATV way too fast, and working a trauma in the ER. But I also love peace. I love quiet alone time. I love the comfort of a simple life. […] Read More
On trying… Business GrowthThere is no trying, there is only doing. I can always tell when a patient is serious about making some major lifestyle changes. Or when a teammate is ready to take efforts in their business to the next level. Or when my kids are actually going to follow through with something I asked them to […] Read More
On speaking up… Business GrowthWhen you speak up, it’s not for you alone. I always wanted to blend in. I was most comfortable flying under the radar. If I liked what other people liked, agreed even if I didn’t agree, and held my tongue, I could avoid my least favorite thing, confrontation. To this day, any conflict gives me […] Read More
On adapting… Business GrowthThe key to your success lies in your ability to adapt. When I was going through my divorce my biggest worries were always about my kids. How will they feel talking to kids at school about having divorced parents? Will they be ok going back and forth between two houses? What if we forget snow […] Read More