So you've established your goals. You've got a plan, the desire to achieve it, and the vision for a better 2019. We've all been there --...

Let me put it this way: if you're here, it's for a good reason. You want change. You crave something new-- some kind of improvement. If...

optimism noun  op·ti·mism  \ ˈäp-tə-ˌmi-zəm \ 1: a doctrine that this world is the best possible world 2: an inclination to put the most...

I’ve spent the better part of the last 10 days either hiking some amazing mountain trails or marveling at their beauty from a shore or...

How are you talking to yourself? What are you saying and how are you saying it? Self-talk isn't just about the words, you know — it also...

You are in the business of relationships. Make that your mantra. Make it your team's mantra. Post it on your wall in your office. It...

Fear is a powerful thing. It's a motivating force, a repellent, or a paralytic agent, all depending on your perspective. But how can we...

On the day before our hiking group headed off to summit Kilimanjaro, we were sat down with our lead guide, Ruta. What he said that day...

Boldness has gotten the buzzword treatment lately. It's among the most important leadership traits along with passion and innovation....

Innovation is among the most timeless traits in the fields of business and leadership. Where most people equate leadership with ruthless...

Back in the day (does that phrase alone date me?) there was a popular song called “Hold on Loosely” by 38 Special. The lyrics went, “Hold...

I’ve heard people say, "If you don’t have high expectations, you’ll never be disappointed.” Bullshit. Sad, sad bullshit. If there’s one...

Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend most of your time with." Amy Poehler said, "Find a group of people who...

As I strolled along the beach, I ran across this herd of birds just waiting by the shoreline. Meanwhile, beyond the shoreline and over...

Human life does not occur in a vacuum. Many — not all — of us like to think we're self-sufficient beings who can carve their own path...

Could you say, without a doubt in your mind, that you know what you want? Do you wake up every morning with focus and clarity, knowing...

Everyone is always talking about optimism and pessimism, but what about the middle ground? Is being a realist the best way for you to...

The alarm blares. You open your eyes to a dark room, lit only by the glow of your phone. It’s 5 am and you’re supposed to head to the gym...

I've met a lot of unique individuals with equally singular dreams and goals over the years. Every dream I've ever heard about has merit...

Why? With a capital W, mind you. There it is: the ultimate question. There’s a reason children repeat it to parents scrambling for an...