Don’t be afraid to change and learn something new, while still leaning on your skills. — It’s incredible how many people are so afraid to begin again. To try something new. To (gasp) start over. For so many people, starting over means that we’ve failed. That we’ve lost time. …

We have the power inside ourselves to increase our emotional intelligence. — Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ultimate game-changer for living a happy, healthy and rewarding life because it is a skill set all of us can grow and attain. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ultimate game-changer for living a happy, healthy and rewarding life because it is a skill set all…

Mindset shift is only part of the journey. — How do you know when you’re onto something special in life? Well, there are a few signs. It’s that feeling you get when you would never, ever doubt the direction you’re going in, even when you don’t see the results you want — right away. When you’ve eliminated any path…

Focus on continuing through both the good times and bad. — Here’s a harsh life truth that you’ll never hear in your formative years — there is a very high probability you will not discover what you truly want to do when you’re young. …

It all begins with self-awareness and presence in the moment. — There’s no such thing as “good” or “bad” emotions. Let’s start there. While that may seem a bit hard to digest at first, it’s something that proves itself to be true time and again. It isn’t until you accept mistakes and failure as building blocks for success that you realize…

Be mindful of the things you tell yourself — and what others tell you. — The #1 factor that holds people back is fear. Fear stops you before you even begin to discover your true potential and it makes you self-conscious and doubtful. …

“The great use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.” — William James — We, the people of the world, are living in a results-driven culture. We see it in the workplace. We’re reminded of it on television. It’s plastered all over billboards and social media. ‘If you achieve something — anything — then that will come to define you. And those results, are…

An active first step is only the beginning. — 10 years ago, I found myself on a professional track I knew in my heart could never yield the satisfaction I desired. I felt like I had everything I wanted professionally — at least to the outsider observer. But inside, I knew I was empty. Maybe you know the feeling. …

Don’t forget to focus on influencing yourself, as well as others. — Instinctively, we always seek to gain control. We may not think of it as such, but ask yourself this question: what does it feel like to not have influence or control over a situation? It’s an uncomfortable feeling. It makes us feel helpless. The more I’ve evaluated my conduct and…