I was recently asked to help out a friend who needed an extra hand tearing down a set after a show, and it reminded me of a saying a high school teacher said to anyone who volunteered for a committee for a school dance, "The…
We all have a tendency to open relationships by putting up a false front that eventually becomes the image that the world perceives as the ‘real’ you. Be mindful of the images of yourself you project towards others so that y…
People who describe their rise to prominence as 'being to dumb to know better' makes a great soundbite. It is also horrible advice to follow if you want to find your own path to success but are struggling to get started.
The effort you put into doing 'just one more' during your practice sessions, even when you feel like you are at the brink of exhaustion, will be well worth it once you step into game time conditions.
Hyping a perfect morning routine was all the rage. Now, there is a shift to admitting you can’t maintain a perfect morning routine. In this episode, I go deeper into the thought process behind creating your own ‘best for you…
Avoid the mass confusion and lack of resources available to you when you plan your ‘resolutions’ with the beginning of a new calendar year. Declare your time for change and reflection when you observe your personal New Year’…
Something happened this week that is changing the direction of my life and my business. I was not expecting it, but I was prepared for it and am handling the fallout fairly well. This lesson is part update on the status of Y…
Cheers are positive feedback for the work you have done. Boos are negative feedback for the work you have done. A blank stare is feedback in the form of no feedback whatsoever. This episode explores the frustration with rece…
We all will have times when we will be asked to ‘speak up.’ Whether on a stage to thousands, as room to a dozed, or just in a one on one conversation, speaking with confidence is a skill that many people say they have a prob…
The stories we tell to ourselves can either empower us or tear us apart image by image. If you have a problem with telling yourself long, complicated stories that don’t motivate you to improve, try telling yourself shorter s…
The trailblazers and revolutionaries of the past have done a lot for the generations that live today, but those people didn’t know that their hard work, suffering, and for some sacrifice would be worth the effort, or would e…
You know you hate getting unsolicited and unwarranted advice from other people as you work through your own problems. Why would you think returning the favor would be a real favor for others working through their own problem…
If you haven't figure out yet, most of us on the planet are faking are way to the perception of knowing what they are doing, and the bulk of those who wont admit to that are lying to your face.
The next time you find yourself completely overwhelmed by all that life has thrown at you, try to implement these six actions to deescalate the situation and destress your life.
Congratulations on hitting a milestone or earning a win. You deserve to take a moment to pause and enjoy it. But only a quick moment, because you've got plenty of work to do to before you hit the next milestone or earn the n…
Working to feel better about yourself is not the same as working to feel less bad about yourself. Both goals have a purpose, but they are not moving in the same direction for your life.
This episode is not about setting blame, but it is about facing reality. If you have the power to change your bad situation, yet fear the change that must be made in the process, then you maintaining your bad situation ‘as i…
Your perception at the start of an endeavor will quickly change as you progress. You do not possess the knowledge or perspective to understand how the beginning isn’t the easy part until you get further along the way.
The people who really love you should do all they can to promote your happiness and protect your safety. They should never cause you physical, mental, or emotional pain.
If you are in a situation where you are dealing with …
Sometimes, it’s an inspiration. Sometimes, it’s pure spite. Knowing the motivation behind your actions will help you understand why things work or don't work for you.
The strong friends I often remind you to check in on will rebuff your efforts because they have learned they don't have the right to show frustration in the face of chaos. Help them unlearn this false teaching.
The sin of FOMO is that you can’t take a chance on missed opportunities. The sin of indecision is you don’t want to make a mistake and choose the wrong opportunities. Fight both fears and choose to do or not to do based on w…
