The pursuit of anything worthwhile is, in large part, a war against doubt. All of us are fighting the same fight. All of us have doubts. Doubt we can become great. Doubt of what is actually possible to achieve. … Irrefutably, doubt can be quite the opponent. It’s insidious and creeping. Thick and poisonous. LikeContinue reading “Doubt’s Kryptonite”
Tag Archives: Confidence
Laws of the Universe
Headlines often suggest that things just “poof” happen overnight. A record gets set. Someone files for divorce. Someone drops a few pounds. Someone gains a lot of pounds. One person is flexing their finances. The other is filing for bankruptcy. There’s an insinuation that things came completely from left field. The problem with this isContinue reading “Laws of the Universe”
Do you stand up in the wind?
In a recent interview, I was asked “what’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?” I had to chew on this for a minute… but as I began thinking about it, I realized that the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me is to relentlessly ask me WHY. …And then allow meContinue reading “Do you stand up in the wind?”
Today marks my 100th…
This is NOT the start of a challenge. This is NOT a message from me telling you what you “should be doing”. This is simply an invitation to you. And I’d like to provide what I think to be a very pertinent interjection that I have never, and will never, put forth a Weekly FocusContinue reading “Today marks my 100th…”
Two questions that changed my life
Before I really get going, I’ll give the quick caveat that the last time I took these questions seriously was one of the most transformative years of my life. So as we prepare to turn the page to 2023, I’ll ask you the same two questions I’m asking myself. What do you want MORE of?Continue reading “Two questions that changed my life”
Lessons from a lion
Why is it that as we age we are less likely to try new things? There seems to be an actual turning point to which our risk tolerance, spontaneity and ability to break existing habits begins to decline. And maybe I ought to reframe my first question because I don’t truly believe it’s an “age-thing”.Continue reading “Lessons from a lion”
The secret to walking into any room with confidence
Guys, you may or may not relate to this one… but ladies! This could very well hit the nail on the head… Per the usual, I’ll start by asking a couple of questions: How many times have you cursed your entire closet because nothing is flattering on you? How many times have you felt soContinue reading “The secret to walking into any room with confidence”
Insecurity to confidence.
This week’s focus is short and to the point! Inaction and indecision lead to insecurity. When we sit idle we start to question ourselves. When our progress is at a standstill we begin to wonder if we have what it takes, if the pursuit is worthwhile, if we’ve wasted time, if we’ve made a mistake,Continue reading “Insecurity to confidence.”