Jun 2, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Decision Making, Less is More: Living Minimally and Simply, Motivation, Post-It
Even the master yogi took a first class. To become anything, you have to begin. Start somewhere, take a tiny step. Something is better than nothing. Everyone starts somewhere.
May 9, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Communication, Decision Making, How People Work, Motivation
Where does your mind go when you daydream? That big dream, that thing in your mind–the really big one. Yes, that one. What’s your big, scary, hairy, crazy, totally unrealistic dream? The one you wish for fervently and find yourself thinking about on and...
Apr 21, 2013 | Big Life Questions, How People Work, Life, Stories
Bravery. Bravery is showing up. Bravery is saying what you believe in. Out loud. To the people who need to hear it. Even if that person is you. It’s having honest communication with your self, your teams, your communities. Bravery is saying no when you know you...
Apr 7, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Health and Wellness, How People Work
A few weeks ago, I was teaching some of Spring’s early-season open water courses down at Aquatic Park near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. A group of new swimmers stood, shivering, outside of the water while the coaches and I explained the process of...
Dec 10, 2012 | Big Life Questions, Motivation, Post-It
I’ve lived long enough–and talked to enough people–to know that everyone has something. Behind the exterior, behind the face, behind the brilliance or seeming-perfection, there are stories. People have lived through loss, hardship, trauma, and fear;...
Nov 20, 2012 | Big Life Questions
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! May your hearts, minds, families and homes be filled with gratitude and blessings. As part of this season’s focus on gratitude and thanks, I’m doing a huge number of THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAYS! I’m giving away lots of good...