Day One Hundred One of 365 – “Life is a Struggle!”
As promised yesterday, I will detail each of the Nine Steps to Success outlined in Day 100 over the next nine days. The very first “Given” in life is that Life is a Struggle. Life is a struggle . . . period! Many in our world today treat struggle as if it were a “four-letter-word” […]
Day One Hundred of 365 – Nine Keys to Success!
Today marks a milestone of sorts in my personal writing challenge. I have reached the first 100 days of writing and I’m excited! I haven’t missed a day! Woo! Hoo! Seriously, this has proven to be an extremely satisfying experience! I have learned much about myself and those who venture into this bald headed brain. […]
Day Ninety-Eight of 365 – What to do When Your Brain is Full
Hey! Did you know that your brain gets full from time-to-time? Sure it does! With all the information overload that takes place, it’s a wonder your brain has any space for new information at all! It fills up! Well more precisely, it FEELS full! You Believe that you have not one more neuron or synapse […]
Day Ninety-One of 365 – Questions Worth Asking
Questions are some of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. Well phrased, well positioned questions open doors, reveal hidden truths, invite collaboration, sharpen our focus and create contexts for clear communication. Approximately twenty years ago, a friend of mine told me, “Mark, statements merely tell but questions sell.” What an insightful statement! […]
Day Eighty-One of 365 – “Go On! I Dare You! Take A Stand!”
This particular snippet has its genesis in a couple of separate yet parallel pieces I’ve published in another place in the past. After reviewing these two thoughts, I felt compelled to combine them into one complete article. On this Eighty-First day of my 365 day writing challenge, I find myself drawn once again, to clarifying […]
Day Seventy-Six of 365 – “Something Always Comes Along!”
Seventy-six days ago I embarked on what sometimes feels like an impossible journey. Seventy-six days ago I committed to write something (hopefully something of significance) every day for a whole year. I must admit that there have been a few days when I thought that my quest would end. Thus far, however, something has […]
Day Seventy-Two of 365 – The Lies We Believe
I have been thinking quite a bit lately about lies. Lies are everywhere! They come in all shapes and sizes and from people from all walks of life. Lies are told for numerous reasons. Lies are softened from time to time. Lies come in various forms – bald-faced; white; outright and compulsive. There are lies […]
Day Sixty-Six of 365 – “The Power of Presence”
On Day Sixty-Six of my 365 day writing challenge, I am reminded of the Power our Presence Plays in the lives of others. So often we feel compelled to do or say or be something for someone in some situation about which we may know very little. When we step in at these times, we […]
Day Sixty-Five of 365 – Tails Wagging Dogs & Wing Tips Flying Eagles
So let me ask. Does the title of this post have you scratching your head and wondering just a bit? If so, good! That is the point! I work to stay away from political commentary. I work to post thoughts and ideas that focus on personal, professional and spiritual growth. In doing so, I know […]
Day Forty-One of 365 – “No Overnight Success Stories!”
Continuing with my commentary on the conversation between the Skin Horse and the Velveteen Rabbit about what it takes to be Real, I point you to another enigmatic phrase from The Velveteen Rabbit by Marjorie Williams. As the two protagonists in the story discuss the finer points of becoming Real, the Rabbit asks, “Does it happen all […]