Livestrong Includes Livehonest
The Lance Armstrong story is intriguing. Years of denial seem to be unraveling with teammates and testimony about how doping was done during all those cycling years. We all know of Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France wins. We know of his cancer survival, Livestrong initiative, and general good works. We also know of his consistent…
Creating an Unlife Life
Our lives contain an interesting mix of past and present. We carry forward a legacy from our parents, our experiences, and our communities. Many of these elements can be good, as they form a foundation from which we can build. Some can be bad, as they can hold us back or carry forward unhealthy habits…
Life. Steps.
There are many steps in life. An average life is 78 years. If each step represents a day, We have 28,470 steps to take. Each day, each step, we have a choice. We can stand still. We can step backwards. We can take a step up and forward. Each step isn’t easy, No…
In Living and Leading, Do You Amaze or Maze?
You know the expression. You see their brows furrow as their face cringes in utter confusion. You see their eyes brighten as their face opens in complete wonder. You look in the mirror, and you see fatigue and dullness in your eyes. You look in the mirror, and you see enthusiasm and energy deep inside….
Choices Are the Strategy. Decisions Are the Tactics.
Choices are the strategy. Decisions are the tactics. These two statements empower our life purpose and focus our decisions.
How to Get and Keep Respect – 4 Practices
I believe one thing people want in life is respect. We want to feel valued, listened to, and called upon to do ordinary and extraordinary things. It is about self-worth, and it is about using our talents. Respect is such a simple thing in concept. In practice, since other people are involved, respect gets more…
Lessons Learned from Love Does
I am a fan of Donald Miller. From his blog and other interactions, I learned about Bob Goff and his book. When BookSneeze® offered it as an option, I grabbed the opportunity to read Love Does. Love Does is a book of short stories woven together in a fun and inspiring way. It is an…
What Type of Wake Are You Cultivating?
I am not a sailor. I am a farmer’s son. As a teenager, one of the jobs I had was cultivating corn. I was on a tractor and, behind me, was an implement designed to remove weeds in between the rows of corn. The corn rows were left intact, as long as I could drive…
How to Make Your Opinions Matter
Does your opinion matter? From time to time, this may be a key question we may think about, as it affects our perceived value from within as well as in our outward interactions. We all want our voice to be heard. We want it to matter in our relationships. At times, though, we wonder if…
What Happens When the Pause Button Is Hit on Your Life?
Our life has some momentum. The direction and intensity of the motion will vary by person, but we are people on the move. We choose. We act. We defer. So, what happens when the big “Pause” button is hit? This question has been jingling in my mind since my brother’s accident, and it kindled again…
The Done / Undone Life Matrix
You may be familiar with the words from a prayer: “…by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.” Each time I say or hear those words, my mind embraces both sides of this equation, with more thought given to what “we have left undone.” There is something about these words that…
Boxing in Life – 3 Principles to Adopt Again
Somehow, we switched some old truisms around. We now believe there is such a thing as a free lunch, and we believe that more is better, no matter what the cost. Now, this may be somewhat unfair, but there has been a mindset shift, leading us to our current imbalance issues. If you look at past…