In a given week, how many purchases do you negotiate? Between restaurants, grocery stores and subscription services, weekly expenses don’t lend themselves to conducive environments to negotiate; although Malcolm Gladwell might take the position that you should be a bit more disagreeable here. If you’re buying bigger items, like windows, or a remodel, or cabinets…

Talk me off the ledge. Help me consider another perspective. What approach can I take right now that’s going to help me grow the most in the next 6 months? The power of mentors.

Approaching with purposeful curiosity. Why am I pursuing this? Why do I feel this way? Feeling rudderless is frustrating, being purposefully curious is invigorating.

In the worst case scenario, what is lost? I lose my family I lose my possessions. I lose my job. In the worst case scenario, what stays? I have my memories. I have my character. I have the ability to choose gratitude.

Rising like foam to the surface we are quick to present the good. I received a promotion. I was recognized. The weight of disappointment and frustration are easy to let sink below the surface. And they feel uncomfortable, so all the more reason to never question their desolate habitats. Yet incredible positives are seen when…