In my younger—and more flexible—teenage years, I enjoyed participating in the martial arts. One Saturday morning I found myself on the dojo floor awaiting my turn in the sparring circle. I sat mesmerized as I watched a scrappy, five-foot-tall, hundred pound, Hispanic, green belt named Jesse stand toe-to-toe with one of the senior black belts….
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Recently, an acquaintance posted an inspirational meme on social media. The quote—of which many are quite familiar—said, “Someday is not a day of the week.” And the meaning is clear: quit putting off those things you claim are important to you. But in a brilliant reframe, personal and business coach Steve Hardison replied to the…
Continue reading →The greatest gift we can ever give to another person is a piece of our selves. This gift can take many forms, including our time, our talents, our ideas, or even our resources. As I grow older, I find myself concerned with my own affairs less and less. My urge for consumption—particularly material possessions—has decreased…
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A common trait among creatives and would-be entrepreneurs is a feeling of unworthiness. We look at our sketches or novel outline or business idea and think, “What’s the point. I can’t make a difference. It’s all been done before.” We think we have nothing worth saying or at the very least nothing new to add…
Continue reading →Time is a finite resource. No matter who we are, we all have the same 24-hours in a day. Rich, poor, famous, obscure, smart, stupid, black, white—it doesn’t matter. Money, on the other hand, is a comparatively infinite resource—although we tend to ascribe it more value that is really has. We see it as all-powerful…
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