Can’t be confident? Be courageous instead.

I haven’t posted on my website for nearly a year and a half. That’s a bit awkward since my blog’s the first thing you see when you visit this site. Let’s be clear. It’s not because I haven’t had things to say. In fact,... Read More

Do You Get Mad at the Miles?

We learn a lot about ourselves when we can't control the conditions. What if instead of getting frustrated when things aren't going our way, we could just make peace with challenges and open ourselves up for the lesson? I encountered such a teaching moment last fall when frustration nearly got... Read More

Were you ever The Pirate?

I’m taking improv classes. That’s code for, “I’m getting intimately familiar experiencing Shame, Failure, Embarrassment, and Uncomfortableness while other people watch.” Sure. I have fun and laugh too but usually when I’m watching my classmates. To get more practice and build confidence, I left the safety... Read More

Not dead. Can’t quit.

Starting a new venture is a lot like preparing for an endurance event. First, you need to approach the starting line with respect for what’s ahead as well as the confidence gained from knowing you've done your best to prepare for what’s about to happen. And then? You... Read More

When We Lose Heart

We’ve all been there. Either we’ve stayed in a job too long or it was never the right job for us in the first place. We think we’re fooling ourselves and everyone else by showing up day after day and maybe even excelling at what we’re... Read More