Developing the Virtue of Patience
People who engage my services as a life coach do so because they want to be “successful” and happy—to live their lives […]
Author: Mark Swain
The Joy of Sharing Our Talents with Others
9-2-22, “I am eating breakfast on the patio, reading a good book, and enjoying the sunrise—another glorious day begins for me on […]
Your talents are not for you alone–they belong to the world.
I was loading my paintings into our truck to travel to my first art festival. My wife noticed that I had left […]
“Worry, Hurry, and Scurry” Is Not a Formula for Success
Early in my career, I served as a sales manager over a number of states. I can remember being handed my team’s […]
The Show Must Go On!
My mentor, Jim DeMoux, taught me that in order to be a successful speaker and trainer I would have to be good […]
Do You Want to Live Your Dreams…
During a recent seminar, I talked with participants about living their dreams. I shared a number of timeless principles of success with […]
Be yourself–your best self. You can be no more.
We have all been conditioned to believe many things that simply are not true. One of the most damaging myths we have […]
Formula for Happiness
When I was growing up, I often suffered from “I’ll be happy when_____” syndrome. I can vividly recall some of my most […]
Just Me and the Cosmos
Since I was a young boy, I have been fascinated with the universe and everything in it—from the micro level to the […]
I Am the Product of Thousands Who Cared
Years ago, during the heyday of time-management workshops and personal planning binders, I was recruited by Day-Timer to teach and speak. During […]