What if the experts are wrong? You, to the expert: “What time is it?” The expert: “Can I borrow your watch?” Filter what you hear through what you know, what you can find out.  Experts are as plentiful as table salt.  Everyone has an opinion. When you live according to the so-called experts, you cede…

Anyone can hold a grudge Too few can let go. Grudges, vendettas and the desire for revenge exact a price.   Life becomes smaller, becomes defined by anger, hurt and pain. Learn to forgive.  Depending on the circumstance, learn to wipe the slate clean, learn to exercise forbearance, learn to release the burden of bad feelings.…

What happens when we keep complaining? We keep blaming.  We keep making excuses. We keep losing. We can let go of the past, we can make changes, and we can get on with our better life.  Or we can choose to stay stuck.

How to avoid criticism ·    Deny ·    Over-react ·    Suppress When you choose to avoid criticism, you become small, inauthentic and distant.   You fail to grow.  Engage your world with truth and honesty – even when it’s not so easy, not so comfortable.

Ask When you don’t ask, the answer is always no. Entitlement won’t get you there.  Wishful thinking won’t get you there. Want yes?  Then step up and ask.

Remind yourself The sun will rise tomorrow.  Another day to engage in the arena.  Another day to feel and express gratitude. When the world seems like it’s crashing in, when you feel overwhelmed and unfocused – remind yourself.