Whenever you see someone offering INSTANT tips and tricks for overcoming the fear of public speaking, please do me a favor. Be vigilant. Extend your B.S. antenna and jab it squarely into the chest of the messenger. It’s non-sense. There is no magic pill that you can catapult down the hatch and in an instant be cured. There are methods that work, methods … Read More
When “Easy” Is Dangerous
Procrastination is much easier than work, don’t you think? Let’s see…couch or strain my brain? Hmmm. Tough decision. Let’s face it, we all procrastinate at least sometimes. But the one thing that makes procrastinating even easier, is procrastinating on something we perceive as being “easy.” Because, you know, we can finish it right quick. A couple of personal experiences that … Read More
Not Having One Will Make Overcoming The Fear Of Public Speaking Stupid Difficult!
When you take on the fear of public speaking, you don’t truly know what you’re up against until you actually do it. It doesn’t matter if you’re a pile of muscles like Schwarzenegger or a Navy SEAL, public speaking can bring the toughest people to their knees. To top it off, in contrast to a child who soaks things up … Read More
Do You Need A Freaking Break?
Sometimes we need a break. Sometimes our lazy lizard-brain makes us only think we need a break. Then there are times that we need a break yet fight against it. The real skill is determining which is which. Look, I’ll be completely honest, I can’t guarantee that after reading this post you’ll be able to determine which is which. I’m not … Read More
6 Steps To A Successful Mentor Relationship
2 weeks ago at the Toastmasters Leadership Institute, I sat and watched a keynote speech on mentorship. It was about what it takes to have a successful mentor/mentee relationship. Mentorship is not a new concept to me, but I had never thought of it from both sides of the equation. After all, it is a two-way relationship. It takes two to tango. … Read More
Balance Is A Bunch Of Mumbo Jumbo…But Here’s Why You Need It
“Balance” is a word that gets tossed around a lot. Every life coach, guru, and tree hugger preaches balance. It’s abstract and damn near meaningless in any context other than balancing two pieces of mass. With that said, I’d be a lying idiot if I told you it didn’t matter. At the start of the year I recall staying up one night writing … Read More
An Ugly, Straightforward Way To Live Happier
I finally found the secret to a happy life, and even a happy world. Get your pad and pen ‘cause you’re going to want to write this down.Oh…my…god (in my best valley girl voice)! It’s so incredible!Here goes.The secret to a happy life is…Get ready……being productive.Can you say anticlimactic? Sorry. I told you it was ugly. I’ll cue up the … Read More
Bet You Didn’t Know The UFC Treats Its Audience Like This…
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) knows how to put on a show. When they host events outside of the U.S., they go out of their way to pack the fight card with fighters from the home country.A perfect example was the fight card held over the weekend in Ontario, Canada. One of the fighters from the main event was from, you guessed it, Canada.In fact, from … Read More
The Simple Way To Get People To Help And Support You
I used to think it was good enough to buckle down and “do it myself.” For everything.From projects to personal problems, I’d always keep them confidential. No matter what, I’d try to figure things out on my own—even if it meant avoiding the person I knew could solve my problem with a single question.I realize now that I’ve been going about it the … Read More
Why You NEED To Stay Anchored (Especially When Things Are Going Good!)
You know when you feel that life is just trudging along, you’re mentally drained, and you feel like you’re just spinning your tires?During those times it’s clear that we need to focus in on what’s important. I mean get anchored, and do it fast. Our goals. Our peace. Take a break to recharge. Whatever it is, we’re desperately searching for … Read More