If you want to know how to do something, ask an expert who has done it. By living life to its fullest at all times, Sir Richard Branson is well qualified to give us tips for living a successful life. Recently I came across a poster with Sir Richard’s tips. Simple words; powerful action steps. [..read more..]

Turn the other cheek. What does that mean to you? Or have you ever thought about what it means? Most students of the Bible, when referring to the Sermon on the Mount, New Testament, will say that it means to turn the other the cheek to the aggressor, to not seek revenge or retaliate. Since [..read more..]

Here we are at the start of another new month. We are rich with the possibilities before us. We know what we want to see happen in our lives and in the world. Yet, when we talk with people about what needs to be done it seems that we talk about what needs to happen [..read more..]

Success. How do you achieve it? What principles or traits lead to success? Richard St. John spent over a decade researching this topic. After 500+ interviews with extraordinarily successful people in diverse fields (Richard Branson, Google founders, Bill Gates), he distilled the components of success to these 8 words. PASSION: Do what you love. Follow [..read more..]

Recently I came across these magnificent images that caused me to reflect on the paths we choose. Present two people with the identical opportunity and, even if they both choose to go forward, they will reach their objectives by following different paths. Rather than write, I wanted to let these images sweep you away as [..read more..]

  If you are a regular reader of this blog you already know that I am a HUGE fan of Sir Richard Branson? Why? Because he keeps going no matter the situation. If obstacles occur, he goes over, around or through them. If one plan won’t work, he thinks of another way to do it. [..read more..]

  That’s the question Shakespeare asked so many years ago and it’s more important than ever that we answer it today. The answer is To Be. Despite new year’s resolutions recently made along with endless To Do lists, I believe we need to shift our focus. You see, to my way of thinking, life is [..read more..]

Friendship. Elusive to define because it means different things to each of us. Yesterday I experienced two very different types of friendship. On a personal level, I went out to lunch with a decades long friend to celebrate the birthday of another long time friend. There was laughter, shared memories and companionable silences. When I [..read more..]

Though this is not a usual topic for me, since it is the #1 New Year’s Resolution and my word for the year is FIT, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you.   The #1 New Year’s Resolution is—drum roll, please—to lose weight. While that may not come as a huge surprise to [..read more..]

Though I had not intended to post today, I came across the clip below that I simply had to share with you. Why? Because its message is perfect to carry into the new year to enrich your life. It’s a message of passion, beauty and gratitude. Passion: Live your passion. If you are not passionate [..read more..]