Category Archive: Lessons

Fake Love, Fake War: Why So Many Men Are Addicted to Internet Porn and Video Games

You know the guy I’m talking about. He spends hours into the night playing video games and surfing for pornography. He fears he’s a loser. And he has no idea just how much… Read More

The 3A’s of Awesome

Having launched Global Awesomeness Report just a week ago, we were thrilled when we came across this TED Talk from last year, which speaks our language on positivity (it also has our favorite… Read More

Expectations and being ‘right’

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the word ‘right’ in my life. In my professional life, I am a thought leader in the internet marketing space. I have strong opinions about… Read More

It happens for a reason…

The Meta Picture via It happens for a reason….

Are You Robbing Yourself of a Joyful Life?

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Dwight Edwards What does this quote mean? How does comparing yourself to others rob you of your own joy? In your search to create your unique, joy-filled… Read More

Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize wish: Teach every child about food

“Your child will live a life ten years younger than you because of the landscape of food that we’ve built around them.” Teach every child about food. Get more here: Jamie Oliver’s TED Prize… Read More

When We Think Other People Are Better Than Us

“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt. Justb writes: “I have a very bad habit. It pokes me when I stop to browse newspapers and magazines. It slaps… Read More

What We Really Need to Be Happy

“The real measure of your wealth is how much you’d be worth if you lost all your money.” ~Unknown Standing, getting crushed on the metro at peak hour, I look around and my… Read More

Life is not to be endured

More wisdom from Melody Beattie: “Life is not to be endured; life is to be enjoyed and embraced. The belief that we must square our shoulders and get through a meager, deprived existence… Read More

Are You Turned On?

My yogi buddy Jackie Dumaine wrote: “Everyone has a lightbulb inside of them. You are the Master Controller of the switch. Yes, you’re that powerful. So… What are you going to do? My… Read More

Is Nonviolent Communication Practical?

Have you ever heard of Nonviolent Communication? My wife and I have been using it our relationship for almost a year with a great degree of success… “One of the most common critiques… Read More

Be a Master of Where You Are Now

“Have respect for yourself, and patience and compassion.  With these, you can handle anything.” Jack Kornfield. Go to the source: Be a Master of Where You Are Now | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting… Read More

Spend time with your compass!

Nicholas Bate via Mmmm.

Sadness

Melody Beattie shares this: “Ultimately, to grieve our losses means to surrender to our feelings. So many of us have lost so much, have said so many good byes – have been through… Read More

It’s that time of year…

Today, my #2 son graduates from Marian University. In honor of this auspicious occasion, here are three commencement speeches that I deem worthy of your time… Humorous wisdom from an unexpected source: Maria… Read More

Does Your Story Empower You?

“Don’t allow your situation to become your world.” Bishop T.D. Jakes “We all have a story. Sometimes it explains why we can’t do something and other times our story propels us forward. I’ve… Read More

The Fine Line Between Working Hard and Letting Go

Michael has some good thoughts on the topic at Michael Hyatt’s Blog via The Fine Line Between Working Hard and Letting Go.

Out of the mouths of babes

My 7 year old drew a picture of my wife and me having an argument. Blaa, blaa. Changed my life, it did…

Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure

BrainyQuote via Do exactly what you would do if you felt most secure. – Meister….

Everybody is a genius, but…

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