Imagine your brain as an ultra-sophisticated computer, running various programs that dictate your thoughts, actions, and reactions. Interestingly, about 95% of these programs aren’t ones you consciously chose; they were installed during your early years. This newsletter dives into understanding this programming and lays out a practical guide to rewire your brain for a more […]

My friend Don said to me, “Do you want me to have my friend Brian give you a call? He’s a real estate agent and maybe you could just buy a house.” I was 21 years old and had just found out I had no where to live. I returned from traveling to find out […]

It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]

Sometimes we self-sabotage just when things seem to be going smoothly. Perhaps this is a way to express our fear about whether it is okay for us to have a better life.                                               […]

Imagine standing at a crossroads in life, where every direction was clouded with uncertainty. One path, well-trodden and familiar, leads to a life of external control, where circumstances dictate your happiness and success. The other, less traveled, winds towards a horizon of self-responsibility and internal locus of control. This is the juncture where our story […]

Two years ago, my son and his friend Alex joined a karate class. Both were eyeing a spot on the studio’s prestigious wall of fame, reserved for exceptional students. My son, a natural competitor who thrives on challenges, practiced daily with a positive mindset. He’d often say, “I’m getting better everyday mommy,” his words brimming […]

Recently, I had a conversation with a young woman who believes she needs a coach that is super tough on her to be affective. I will respect her anonymity and call her Angela. She talked about a prior coach who even suggested a bracelet that shocks her when she is not acting in the right […]

Jerry was a client of mine who felt trapped in his life, unable to change his own behavior. He worked hard and earned a decent living in sales, but wanted more out of life.   Jerry wanted to start a construction business. He had sold construction services and had personal experience in the field. At […]

Embracing Life’s Extraordinary Odds and Making Every Moment Count “We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people who could have been here in my place but who will in fact never see the […]

Have you ever wondered the most important part of setting a new goal? What really makes it work? Why do you set some goals and get right to it, while others just sort of wither away? I have lists of goals from the past that have never seen the light of day. They sat in […]