3 Subtle Ways We Get Stuck In Relationships

I am taking a break from writing for a few days to evaluate the second half of 2012 and for a speaking engagement in Southern California. While I’m away, I’m re-posting some of my most popular posts from the last year. I hope you enjoy reading or re-reading these posts. I’ll be back and better than ever on July 16, …

Better Illustrations = Better Communicator

I wanted to call this post: Illumination Through Illustration. There is a powerful connection that takes place between speaker and audience when one can share the right illustration, at the right time, and for the right reason. The right illustration adds value and meaning to your message. The wrong illustration will detract and distract from what you’re trying to say. …

In Harbaugh We Trust!

The eight year drought is over. The San Francisco 49ers, under the direction of new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, ended the season 13-3, NFC West Division winners, and 2nd in the NFC overall. They’ll enjoy a one week bye before stepping into the NFL Playoffs. As a fan for many years I want to congratulate the San Francisco 49ers. I …

My Annual Resolution Rant

There’s a virus that goes around this time of year. I call it the “New Year’s Neurosis.” It shows itself primarily through one bold and audacious symptom: resolutions. I’ve been susceptible to the virus in the past. I caught the bug. I started to see signs of it as I opened my last Christmas present, it was a hollow feeling …

P90X…2!

I started P90X2 yesterday. If you’ve followed my site for any length of time, you probably read about my experience with P90X (the first one). If not, you can read about it here: I Completed P90X. To sum up my first experience: it was life-changing. Tony Horton and the gang at BeachBody.com have just released P90X2. It arrived on my …

13 Ways I Get In My Own Way

I’ve noticed a trend lately. You, the beloved readers of this site, tend to respond more positively to the posts that highlight my weaknesses. Thanks for the encouragement…I think. With that in mind, I thought I’d once again dig down deep into the archives of my personal experience. I want to share some of the ways (there’s probably a lot …

When Doing Is Derailed By Distractions

What are you doing? Not right now. I know what you’re doing right now. The reason I ask is because I was reminded again today about all of the things I do that keep me from doing what needs to be done. I organize. I surf the web. I tweet and retweet. I check Facebook. I look at my email. …

Only Boring People Are Bored

Has anyone ever said this to you? “Only boring people are bored.” This is one of those classic pieces of parental wisdom that I received from time to time growing up. It usually came on the heels of me pacing around the house, staring into the refrigerator countless times, and exhaling a deep sigh with the words: “I’m bored.” The …