Being Present vs. Future Casting

Being Present vs. Future Casting

What would it be like to know the future? What if you were able to close your eyes, be still, and see it unfold before you like a high-definition movie? What if you could see all of your successes, all of your failures, all of your joys and disappointments in advance?...
Living a Purpose Driven Life

Living a Purpose Driven Life

Much is said about living a purpose driven life. In my exploration of living my life on purpose over the last 3 years, I have gotten very clear on what I want to create and experience in five key areas of my life. I’ve detailed a clear picture of success in my...
I’m a Disappointment

I’m a Disappointment

“I’m a disappointment” vs. “I disappointed them” vs. “They are disappointed” Too often I make more of something than it is. Recently I was with a client who shared a story with me about how he’d disappointed someone. Then he shared another one. This went on for...
Expectations vs. Agreements

Expectations vs. Agreements

My brother has a saying he is quite fond of: “Expectations lead to disappointment, disappointment to frustration, and frustration to anger.” In my marriage and in the raising of my kids (in any relationship, really), I’ve seen that play out far too many times....