“Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” -Henry Ward Beecher My profession (speaker, facilitator, coach) has given me the opportunity to interact with people from all walks of life from all over the Earth. It has been—and continues to be—my privilege to aid my fellow beings in finding their personal success and […]
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” -Henry David Thoreau As part of my business, I have taught hundreds of job search/career planning workshops for displaced workers during the past 20 years. As you might expect, many of those displaced workers had been with their employers for many […]
“I had a dream that I was awake and I woke up to find myself asleep.” -Stan Laurel A man once went to see a psychic to get some insight into how his life was proceeding—was he following his life plan and doing what he came here to do. After connecting with this man’s spirit […]
“To dare is to do, to fear is to fail.” -John Goddard As January 1st approaches, I am contemplating what I’d like to accomplish during the coming year. Traditionally, as each year comes to a close, I spend a few hours reviewing the previous year and planning for the next. During this yearly ritual, my […]
Many people find comfort by seeing the world in black and white. Some people have the courage to see shades of gray. A few, remarkable souls, see the entire color spectrum and boldly use what they see to craft their lives. These are the people who shape our world and propel civilization forward. -Mark Swain, […]
“Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things, I am tempted to think there are no little things.” –Bruce Barton Years ago, before starting my own business, I interviewed for my “Dream Job”—a Director of Sales and Marketing position over four states for a hospital chain based in Tennessee. I was one […]
“Always be mindful to ask the right questions, because the answers will shape your life.” -Mark Swain, from Thoughts on Life and Living Many years ago, my wife and I were picking tomatoes in our garden in late August. Sensing that I was in deep thought, my wife asked me what I was thinking about. […]