As I think about the new year, I reflect on the goals that were set, those met and areas for a possible reset. New Years day has always felt like an inopportune time for change; it should be met with great momentum and renewed vision. I have been looking for a wellness challenge to help... Continue Reading →

During a recent seminar, we broached the topic of psychology and some blind spots that we must all b aware of; here are my cliff notes. We are not as rational as we think. Most decisions are driven by emotion, habit, and unconscious biases. Reasoning often comes after the fact, as a way to justify... Continue Reading →

One of the hardest distinctions to make is what is a teaching moment versus a learning moment as a mentor and leader. There is that moment when you realize you are going to have a critical conversation and you must analyze the environment, relationship with the individual before making a decision on how you choose... Continue Reading →

The voices of masters, mentors, and antagonists tend to shape the language we use in inner dialogue. These powerful lessons shape and mold our character and path, but we must maintain a connection to self. There are three judges I have continued to count on during this introspection: The 8 year old - The child... Continue Reading →

There’s a great lesson that is introduced early in training that compares cows to buffalo when a storm is approaching. Cows see the storm approaching and walk/run away from it; trying to avoid the pain. Buffalo will strategically walk into the storm knowing the sooner the inevitable is faced, the sooner it will pass. One... Continue Reading →

I have found one of the most difficult areas to teach young padawans is how to navigate the untruths that our brains may feed us. The fact remains that our brains are predictive machines and not necessarily truth machines. It actively predicts and anticipates future events based on past experiences and current sensory input. This... Continue Reading →

I had the opportunity to mentor a young padawan that was stuck in a mental state of failure after some preliminary Jedi trials. The frustration was blinding them to their true path and potential. It’s not an uncommon stage in development and can hamstring even the most talented prospect. My message is always the same…... Continue Reading →

Two words that I mediate on daily as they are deciding factors in how we choose to live our lives. A quote from one of my favorite books reads  "... Failure is an answer. Rejection is an answer. Regret is an eternal question you will never have the answer to." In the same breath, we... Continue Reading →

In today’s society, it’s easy to lose track of the now in pursuit of the future. The playbook for success will push you to sacrifice your best years for the well-advertised promises of tomorrow. Money and possessions have become the measure of success foregoing the beauty of complete presence. I pass no judgement to the... Continue Reading →