A Crazy Idea

I like to read. My friends will tell you that’s an understatement. I often think about how time spent reading can have an equal ROI as time spent scrolling through social media. The key is making positive changes after reading any book. To encourage more positive change I have 1) a notebook where I note…

A Female Phenomena

In John Grays’ book “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” he discusses an intereting phenomina around women. Women compensate with the fear of “unworthiness” by being attentive and responsive to the needs of others. As women mature they learn to put limits in order to receive what they want. Lie: You become more…

On Choice

In the book “The Giver” By Lois Lowry we explore a world without color, emotion, or freedom. As I read this book for the second time a particular passage stuck out to me: “It isn’t fair that nothing has color! Not fair? The Giver looked at Jonas curiously. “Explain what you mean.” If everything’s the…

Summersaults In Skis

Challenge your limits. Especially if it means doing something uncomfortable. Something a little silly, unlikely, and requires trying multiple times, which makes you vulnerable. Because growth is found in vulnerability.

Human Connection

At the core of the human experience, we desire human connection. This is great news. Because when someone opens up and shares something vulnerable, you’ve likely had the “Oh, what do I say now?” moment. Here’s some unsolicited advice. Forget about sharing your experience. Forget about trying to solve their problem. Forget about the exciting…