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Are you "Misliving?"
I read this morning from a philosopher that we are "misliving." Basically he was suggesting that in our current lifestyle, we often misread, misinterpret, or misconstr...
Gabriel Marcel on The Mystery of Being
You know, there's this quote by Gabriel Marcel that goes like this, "Life is not a problem to be solved but a mystery to be experienced." And honestly, I think it's su...
Is the Choice of Hercules a trick question?
Is the choice of Hercules a trick question?Which would you choose?
Making the Most of Time's Passage
In this episode, we explore the realities and emotions of being over fifty, acknowledging the poignant truth that we may have more days behind us than ahead. Join us a...
How unique are you?
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On Paying Attention
The art of noticing has me noticing.
On Spiritual Development: A Conversation with Sarah Beth Hunt
For today's Coach's Notes, I want to share a conversation I had with Sarah back in May 2022. I was originally going to use this interview along with others to revive t...
Peeling back the layers
The journey to uncover our authentic selves is an ongoing process, marked by moments of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. By pulling back the layers of perso...
What do you think it takes to be happy?
The notes for this episode are just under 2500 words. I would post them, but I want you to listen to the episode instead. I know you're a busy person, so I'll be kind ...
Going Small
Going SmallWhen setting out to achieve a big goal, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that bigger is better. However, sometimes it's better to think small. In...
The Interconnectedness of All Things: Comparing Holistic Living and Systems Thinking
Hello! Both holistic living and systems thinking are ways of looking at the world that acknowledge the interconnectedness of all things. While holistic living is a lif...
Morning Routine: Stillness - Movement - Stillness
In our fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find moments of stillness and calm. However, I believe that it is essential to carve out time in our lives for moments ...
Raising the Bar
Excellence is not just a goal to be pursued; it is a way of life that we can cultivate in everything we do. It is a commitment to the highest standards, to the pursuit...
Reclaim Your Personal Power
In this episode, I share some thoughts on personal power. I talk about how we limit ourselves by sinking our personal power into habits that are either bad or less tha...
Getting Past the Fear, Doubt, and Disbelief
Fear, doubt, and disbelief can be powerful emotions that can hold you back from reaching your full potential. However, with the right tools and strategies, it is possi...
Why It's Important to Update Your Belief Maps
In this episode, I explain why it's important to keep your belief maps fresh and up-to-date. Our belief maps are how we navigate reality. Reality is subjective, of cou...
Beyond the Surface: How to Overcome the Limitations of Our Perception of the World.
Alfred Korzybsky, a philosopher and mathematician, is known for his concept of "the map is not the territory." This idea refers to the idea that our understanding of t...
Achieving Success: The Importance of Fine-Tuning Your Goals
Merely writing down your goals is not a guarantee of success. To increase your chances of achieving your goals, it is essential to set an intention, examine your inten...
Unlocking the Secrets of Behavior Change: an Introduction to Logical Levels
The Logical Levels framework is a model for understanding how different aspects of a person are interconnected and how they influence one another. The model was develo...
Those goals aren't going to sort themselves out!
I know how it feels to be a procrastinator. I've been there, and I've woken up with a long list of things to do and nowhere near enough time to get them done. To comba...
One old ritual and one new ritual
In this episode of the Coach's Notes, I share two rituals with you. One old ritual that I have been doing for years, and one new ritual.
The next time something triggers you emotionally, do this...
I love it when you can dip back to the ancient Greeks and pull out a bit of wisdom. Speaking on emotional intelligence (of course they didn't call that back then) Aris...
The existential landscape and the paradox of significance and emptiness
Crossing the border into existential territory on this one. Join me.
What I'm most grateful for about being human
I spent some time out in nature reflecting on the gift of being human.
What patterns do you need to break?
I explore this question on the Coach's Notes today: What do you need to unlearn or what patterns do you need to break in order to manifest the future you really want?
The Egg of Being
Today's Coach's Notes is going to be a bit of a mind-bender, which often happens when you talk about spiritual growth, Self-development, consciousness, and things of t...
How does fear shape your limits?
Learning to reframe your fear is a vital ingredient to your success.
Just a thought about imperfection
Today is one of those days where my mood is as gray as the sky outside. Watching the rainfall, my mind drifts from thought to thought without rhyme or reason. I settle...
Do you have a plan B?
Personally, I like the idea of NOT having a plan B, that way I'm forced to go all in or not at all.
Are you a certainty junkie?
How do you tell the difference between the voice of reason and the voice of excuse?
