When In Doubt, Chunk It Into Pieces

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”                                                                                          …

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What You Focus On Is What You Invite More Of

There once were three blind men walking on three separate roads, all of which ended upon at the same intersection. In the middle of the crossing sat an elephant, patiently waiting with its handler to go join into a circus which had arrived in town that very day. The first blind man who happened upon …

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Hey, How Much Does This Thing Cost?

How much does something cost? When we hear that word, our automatic assumption is that we are talking about money, a numerical value, some tangible currency to use as a frame of reference. How much, say, does it cost to watch an episode of The Game of Thrones (GoT)? There are many angles we can …

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Be SMART and Appreciate the Little Things

I once stood upon a tall guard tower situated along the Great Wall of China, barely catching my breath with sweat dripping into my eyes, almost falling apart from the heat and the exertion it took to make it that far. Looking out from the window at the vastness all around, counting the great snaking …

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You Are Not Fine if You Are Killing Your Own Dreams

What do you want? No, seriously, stop for a second and think about it. What do you really want? Don't think about what other people want to hear, or what you think will make you look good and respectable - go deeper, be honest. If you want to be filthy rich, say it. Don't settle …

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