Want to avoid a standard point where people get stuck? It’s in ordinary—and ineffective—goal setting. “I hate goal setting,” my friend Mitch said. “Why?” I asked. “First, I don’t know what to write. Second, what if I fail to achieve…
Want to avoid a standard point where people get stuck? It’s in ordinary—and ineffective—goal setting. “I hate goal setting,” my friend Mitch said. “Why?” I asked. “First, I don’t know what to write. Second, what if I fail to achieve…
“I’m afraid,” my client Sharon said. “I can help you with that. I’ll introduce you to the process of ‘Bring the Safety Net Up With You,” I replied. We’ll use the N.E.T. process: N – nurture your resources E –…
As I walked on the ocean floor, I took a deep breath and smiled. This was accomplishing one of my Big Dreams. As a boy, I was thrilled by watching the Disney live-action feature film 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.…
Imagine a time when you’re running fast — from appointment to appointment, errand to errand. Work is slamming you hard with overtime. You can barely catch your breath. And you’re not sleeping much. Ugh. Pain. Here’s a helpful idea: “Better…
“Help! My dream’s slipping away from me,” my friend Serena told me. She had endured years of yo-yo dieting. Her weight plummeting and rising up to a worse level than before the diet. “Here’s what will really help — a…
Everybody was against Disneyland: Walt Disney’s wife, his brother/business partner Roy O. Disney and the board of directors. Still, Walt Disney persisted. How? Two things. We begin with “want power.” 1. Connect with your Want Power A lot of people…
Fear can strangle your dream. Just as bad, fear can paralyze you. Many people get stuck because they cannot do something perfectly. That is, their fear of appearing “imperfect” stops them from taking action. Perfection has its place–like when a…
Protect your Dream. Feed your soul and hold a “shield” to block others’ distractions and comparisons. We’ll use the A.I.M. process: A – align with your “heart energy” I – intensify coaching M – measure through meaning Align with your…
What’s your dream? Do want to start a project, film, a book, something else? The important thing is to “work with what you have.” We’ll use the G.O. process G – get experience O – organize “criteria for excellence” 1.…
As his horse spun around, my father held on, captive on a runaway horse. He had to duck his head as the horse raced into the barn. Otherwise, he would have left a “face print” on the barn door frame.…