There’s a gift on the other side of adversity. It’s the moment you realize you’re no longer in the belly of the beast; you’ve made it out. And you’re OK. This is one of the most profound moments of our human experience. But there is a moment that exceeds even…

1st thing to know: 🛑 There’s no silver bullet. 🛑 There’s no cure-all elixir. 🛑 There’s no magical formula. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that there is. Hell, we want there to be; it would make life easier. Besides, that’s what our brain wants. They’re efficient…

Pursuing our dreams and creating something new in our lives requires confronting our personal edges. Examples of personal edges: Fear Self-Doubt Inadequacy Unworthiness Impostor Syndrome We learn to confront, navigate, and manage our personal edges through consistent practice. With more time, we begin to seek and hunt our personal edges. …

I like and dislike this image. I like the simplicity and truth of it. I dislike how I see it show up on social media. Usually, it’s shared by someone trying to become a “thought leader” or an “influencer,” and the caption merely echos the sentiment of the image —…

We operate from the level of our inner potential we’re comfortable and feel worthy of living from. Usually, it’s just enough to get us where we think we want to be, not too much that we begin to risk a part of ourselves. We settle, yet don’t realize we’re settling. …

Several years ago, I had one of those dreams I’d call life-changing. Recently, that dream came scorching back into my mind with vivid clarity and deliberate intent. I remember when I had the dream, how powerful it was, and how I utilized it — but it seems my subconscious wasn’t…

In recognition of National Suicide Awareness Month. 1989 It was a windy day; the rain was gentle yet steady. The first chill of autumn sat heavy in the air. I stood looking at the damage the storm had done. Overall, it could have been worse; we actually made out OK. …

I’m working on my second book, and it’s been a wicked internal battle. I’ve fallen prey to the noise on the internet about writing a prescriptive how-to business card book that will support coaching, consulting, speaking, etc. Sure, I can do that. But do I want to? No. I don’t…

I love quotes. I begin each chapter of “Blank Canvas” with one. Quotes helped me make it through federal prison; they gave me hope in a place devoid of hope. Quotes are also a trap. I read something that strikes a chord inside of me. I feel inspired, and I…