I am not a huge fan of disappointment. When I disappoint someone or disappoint myself, it can often lead me to feeling sadness, anger, and even shame. How do you feel about disappointment? Recently, I’ve been quite disappointed by some important people in my life and, in turn, they’ve been disappointed (and annoyed) with me. … Read more
Do you appreciate your body? The human body is truly a wonderful, beautiful, and amazing thing. Just think about all the great things it does for you daily: breathing, walking, digesting food, doing everything it can to keep you from getting sick, and so much more. When you appreciate your body, you acknowledge all the … Read more
Are you facing challenges in your life or your business right now? Most of us are, especially with everything we’ve been through this past year and half collectively. Facing challenges is never easy, and these days, there are some real challenges many of us face – at work, at home, in relationships, with money, with … Read more
With all that has been going on over the past year or so, many of us have been “falling down” in so many areas of life and business. When you fall, do you get back up right away? When you fail, do you learn from it and take it as an opportunity to grow? Many … Read more
Life is not a competition – although sometimes it can seem that way. Unfortunately, jealousy can get the best of us. Answer these questions honestly: How often do you find yourself getting jealous of other people? Does jealousy affect the way you perceive others or the way you perceive yourself? For much of my life, … Read more
In a recent session I had with my new counselor Eleanor, she said to me, “Mike, it sounds like embracing powerlessness is something that would benefit you right now.” When she said this, a chill went down my spine and my body tightened up. “What do you mean, ’embrace powerlessness’?’” I asked. “Why would I … Read more
About a year or so ago I started playing a game with my two girls, Samantha (our six year old) and Rosie (our three and a half year old). The game goes like this; I ask each one of them, “How much does daddy love you?” They respond by putting one or both of their … Read more
Something extraordinary happened at Candlestick Park in San Francisco two Saturdays ago, January 14th. Sure it was an amazing ending to an NFL playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints (which the Niners won in dramatic fashion, making all of us fans here in the Bay Area very happy); but … Read more
With the New Year still in its first few weeks, the annual “new year, new you” phenomenon is all around us – in the worlds of advertising, media, self-help and more. And while this time of year can be a great catalyst for positive change in our lives, what if we made a commitment to … Read more
As we embark on another new year of life, I find myself experiencing a mixture of emotions about 2012. I’m excited about the possibilities of this New Year and inspired by the energy of creation that exists at this special time of year. At the same time, especially given the nature of 2011 and all … Read more
