LIFE
Mastering the Mind & Emotions
When it comes to the mind and emotions, I see this area as far more difficult to gain mastery over than the physical body. It’s easy to get caught up in the mind and emotional because of it. The words “caught up” make me think of water, getting swept away. One of the...
I Find the Pleasure in the Monotony
I know that to change my body, to develop my skills as writer, to learn a new language, takes years and even a lifetime of dedicated practice.
This is not what most people want to hear; they want a quick fix.
Raising The Stakes
We hear this term “raising the stakes” most often with gambling because you have to choose when to “raise” your bet, the more you bet, the higher your “stakes.” I’m not a fan of gambling. Mostly because I don’t like betting on things when I feel I have little control...
Kill Your Brain Cells
As an adult, I’d argue that some of your brain cells should be killed off. The idea is to rebuild the mind, but first you have to destroy the part of your brain that operates because of convention. The brain cells that tell you to go along with the herd, those are the ones that have to go.
Progress is Contagious
I am learning Spanish right now. Which is no small feat; I’ve been practicing English for over 40 years and still struggle with it. Amanda is the linguist of the family, as she seems to have a knack for picking up languages faster than most. Plus, she is fantastic...
Do It Now, Later Will Be Worse
I believe our brains are hardwired to seek comfort as part of our natural survival instinct. The problem is that there is no off switch. There is always some voice in our head telling us to slow down, to eat that food loaded with calories, to rest on the couch instead of going for a walk.
How to Change Your Life
In terms of my personal health and fitness, I’ve always been a two-steps-forward/one-step-back kind of girl. I move slow and steady, but generally in the right direction. That is… until now. This year has been a game-changer. I am in high gear. We started by training...
Who Needs Sleep?
Calendars, priorities, overwhelming projects broken down into manageable pieces. I get an undeniable high off of completing a task.
LEGACY
Have reverence for those who give
Mom TicketsFor my birthday, Ivy presented me with Mom Tickets and five, one-dollar bills.I can redeem the Mom Tickets for various chores. Mopping the floor (up to ten times, good for one year), doing the dishes (up to five times, good for three weeks), and unlimited...
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Medals are nice but never forgo authenticity
Medals are nice. So shiny. Making the bestseller lists feels great. Suddenly your words have a legitimacy that wasn’t there before. Feels. So. Good. And yes, absolutely cause for celebration.But the idea that these things lead you to a point of having “made it” or...
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LIVELIHOOD
Effort is a Choice
It doesn’t matter the topic. Whether you’re exploring your creative side, improving your health, learning, or building a business, effort is a choice. You have control over your effort. You either choose to give it your all, or you don’t. We can rationalize a million...
Working with Your Spouse
Amanda and I have worked together in different roles and capacities for over 20 years. Currently, we work about 10 feet apart from each other in our home. Some of our friends cringe at the thought of working that closely with their spouse…
I Want to Do All the Things
I have a manuscript on Spain that’s complete. It’s been sitting in my bedside table for a long time. I should really publish that. Underneath it is manuscript on Mexico. That one still needs a lot of work. I was going to write a book about Thailand, but I worry too...
Captain, My Captain
I used to have a Captain’s license to operate large and small ships. To get that license I went to a 4-year merchant marine college that was year-round. I studied for a business degree during the day, worked on the ship on nights and weekends, and went to sea during...
Right Message, Wrong Crowd
When my friend Heather first came up with Kindhearted Badass, it stuck with her. But when she shared it with people, she got a lukewarm response.“Maybe this is a dumb idea,” she thought.But the idea didn’t go away. Then she casually used the phrase in one of our GRIT...
Do It Now, Later Will Be Worse
I believe our brains are hardwired to seek comfort as part of our natural survival instinct. The problem is that there is no off switch. There is always some voice in our head telling us to slow down, to eat that food loaded with calories, to rest on the couch instead of going for a walk.
Why Some Entrepreneurs Win More than Others
A friend of mine has spent years trying to get a product that he invented to market. He has been close a few times. The main customer for his product would be large utility companies. He has had few of them do a small batch test order, and they’ve been happy with the...
A Lesson on Getting “Unstuck”
Out of college, I landed a job that most were envious of. Great pay, brand new company car, expense account, high profile clients, you get the gist.It was a corporate job, and in a short time, big wigs with the company were setting up lunches with me because they saw...