I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with accountability. Similar to feedback, I know how important it is for us to hold ourselves and others accountable. It’s so essential to effectively embrace accountability ourselves and within our teams. It benefits us, our teams, and everyone around us. And yet, it can be scary. Why … Read more
While it isn’t easy to admit, I can see how my own addiction to struggling has actually and somewhat ironically created more struggle in my life. How about you…are you addicted to struggle? Many of us have resistance to allowing things to come easy. Here are some of the main “reasons” and beliefs we tend … Read more
How do you feel about disappointment? Many of us, myself included, focus on not disappointing others while at the same time protecting ourselves from being disappointed. As I’ve been looking at this more deeply, I’m amazed by how much stress, fear, and worry I experience in my attempts to avoid the disappointment of those around … Read more
Do you find it easier to talk about speaking your truth than actually doing it? Speaking up and speaking your truth is an essential aspect of living a life of passion, fulfillment, and authenticity. However, we struggle to find ways to speak our truth for many of us, myself included. Not too long ago, I … Read more
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
