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I write books about mindset and the stories we tell ourselves. One of the opening pages in Change Your Thinking, Ignite Your Life, simply asks, “What are you telling yourself about yourself?”. Even though I know the power of what we tell ourselves, I’m still learning how often I limit myself without realizing it. Sometimes…
I hadn’t—not in any meaningful way—until 2009, when Dave Matthews Band released a song called “Why I Am.” Something about those three simple words caught my attention. For the first time, I felt invited to look deeper, to ask a question most of us are too busy or too unsure to even whisper. Since then,…
“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.” — Jana Stanfield These words hit home for me. Our world is craving goodness, healing, and hope, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by how much needs fixing. But the truth is, none of…
As I work with Christmas music playing in the background, a familiar lyric catches my attention: “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.”— Sy Miller and Jill Jackson The holiday season is meant to be a time of peace, joy, and goodwill. Yet, looking around, it’s easy to feel troubled…
Life is a continual process of learning. As we acquire new information, we can make more informed decisions—whether it’s improving our efficiency in daily tasks, advancing our careers through education, or refining our skills in activities such as golf, pickleball, or playing a musical instrument. Our perspectives evolve as we learn and grow. Ten years…
Life doesn’t always unfold the way we hope. At times, it can feel as though we’ve been dealt a losing hand — like we’re stuck in a cycle of disappointment or struggle. In those moments, it’s easy to believe that we’re destined for misery. But it’s important to remember: one difficult event does not define…
I think one of the reasons we like sports so much is that there is a clear understanding of who wins the game and who wins the championship. And we all want that trophy – not the participation medal, but that championship trophy – the big one! Followed by the championship parade! In most sports,…
As Northeast Ohio heals from the disappointing end to an otherwise great basketball season for the Cleveland Cavaliers, I can’t help but notice that the reaction varies from fan to fan. I notice that some people are quick to point fingers of blame and jump off the bandwagon, vowing that they are no longer fans…
Adversity is “a state or instance of serious or continued difficult misfortune,” as defined by Merriam-Webster. We all face Moments of Adversity in our lifetimes. A moment of adversity could be the end of a relationship, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, being diagnosed with a serious illness or in…
I have chosen to post this Blog today because today is the ninth anniversary of my first day without alcohol. This excerpt from Chapter 7 of Change Your Thinking, Ignite Your Life played a significant role in how I embraced Change and used it to my advantage. “If you recall where I was when I…
