Bad habits are the bane of a productive life. No matter what goals you have set before you, harmful habits such as procrastination can hinder
Pursue new challenges. When you see a problem that needs a solution, form a committee of one (or a whole task force!) to find a
Self-leadership: Don’t wait for big opportunities, lead yourself to them Deep down we all hope to meet and work with people who will bring the
Procrastination: Otherwise known as hesitancy and a lack of urgency. You cannot grow forward if you continue to stay here where you are. Putting off
Brainstorm the benefits: Some possibilities for you might include: additional (and deeper) relationships; more opportunities; conquering your fear; people remembering you in the future,
Journal your gratefulness every day. Ideas: what you have that many in the world do not, what you might be taking for granted, what could
So, I was hiking with my wife at Paradise in front of majestic Mt. Rainier this past weekend. The weather started out nice and sunny,
I’m not talking about those who are environmentally-passionate. I’m talking about staying too close to the “trunks” in your life and leadership. The malady of
So many ways to keep growing forward, but here are 10 of my favorites. Which ones do you already do regularly, and what’s an area
Thank you, Barney, for contributing to the Growing Forward Services blog this week! GFS friends, heed Barney’s tips on your journey to financial freedom! Frugality
So, I was biking over the weekend. One direction, I clipped along effortlessly because the wind was at my back, assisting my progress. But, of course,
Of course you are. But the real question is, Will you be a year wiser and better, or simply a year older? A lot of
It’s human nature to default to “Woe is me!” “Everything is falling apart!” “They are purposefully making my life miserable!” “It never works!” But, your mind
Clarify before reacting. Be curious before making a judgment. Feel a feeling; ask a question. Jumping to conclusions is not the kind of exercise you
Hey, I wouldn’t be a coach if I didn’t talk about a vision board, right? You might have heard of these visual tools for dreaming
Struggle with impatience, and want to improve this character flaw–for a lower blood pressure, greater peace of mind, and a more pleasant impression of you
My wife and I needle each other when we know we are not eating nutritiously (all too often!). One habit that has become ingrained in
You have probably heard the advice: “Whatever you feed, grows.” It refers to whatever you want more of in your life, whatever you want to
Most days I run 100 miles per hour from morning till bedtime. I’m passionate about a lot of things and trying to add value wherever
So, I was driving in my neighborhood yesterday, and there was this kid, maybe 6 or 7 years old, walking on the sidewalk–actually, he wasn’t
Do you want to break a bad habit? You know, the one that you feel ashamed about, the one you wouldn’t post on Facebook or
So quick to judge. There’s this park in my small city, that, for years, has not looked like more than a parking lot with weeds
I realized that everyone is a type of achiever–some with positive consequences and others with negative consequences. Do a self-check and also think about those around you for who you want to become and not become:
You can only focus on one thought at a time, right? That fact makes thought-control incredibly important because you get more of what you focus upon.
I love to hike, and while hiking, as in life, you can choose to focus on the vistas or the “blistas” (blisters).
I pulled into the parking lot and immediately recognized a facelift had taken place. Bright yellow lines jumped out at me from the blacktop, where faded ones had previously been. Re-striping upped the professionalism of the business by showing that it cared about their external appearance/message to the world and that it wanted to keep its patrons safe with clear markings.
After reading a blog post by Seth Godin on “Bounce Forward” and listening to the audio book “David and Goliath” by Malcolm Gladwell, I saw a theme: Adversity can be a launching pad.
So, how was your first half of 2015? Take stock on your wins for the past six months and write down wherever you moved the ball forward in any area of your life, business, and relationships. What contributed to that success?
1. Get your vacation(s) on your calendar now. They don’t have to be expensive destinations. Plan a long weekend to a beautiful area of your
“We often rationalize away the real reason we choose not to confront: we are cowards….We would rather harbor resentment than risk rejection.“ Whoa! How about
Here in Eastern WA state, the cities have gone roundabout-wild. It seems there is a new one somewhere in town every month, and their hopes
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