Understanding your motivation is a critical starting point for transformational self-awareness. Think of motivation in terms of energy depletion. What type of work gives you energy when you’re doing it versus what type of work drains your energy. Having this insight begins to shape an appreciation for the superpowers included in your design. The gifts…
James Allen posits that “[Human beings] are anxious to improve their circumstances, but are unwilling to improve themselves; they therefore remain bound.” Proverbs 28:13 councils that if you hide your shortcomings, you’ll not prosper. I think there is a direct link between the two ideas: When you lock your faults in a vault, you never…
The more research I conduct into human physiology and psychology, the more convinced I am of the following statement: You are the only version of you that has ever existed and will ever exist. An exact combination of nature, nurture, and notion that will never be repeated again. Ever. It is because of your uniqueness you have…
My dad likes it when I include a personal story to illustrate a point, and boy, do I have a good one for today. My personality type lives at the 20,000 foot level. This means that I like to interact with concepts and ideas more so than data and detail. It’s a blessing and a…
The story you put to things shapes your mindset. What’s interesting is how much control you have over the words you use to describe your lived experiences. More fascinating is that your rational brain is the last part of your nervous system to respond to your experiences. Physiologically, you are designed to feel first (body) before…
To experience moving forward toward the life you were meant to live is to use your lived experiences to continually triangulate on who you are and why you are here. Your past is riddled with clues as to your design and the roles you are meant to play to leave a positive impact on the…
Sometimes you hear or read something and it just hits something inside. Like this quote from Karen Lamb: “A year from now, you’ll wish you started today.” You know how that feels, don’t you? You’ve been there before, perhaps you’re there today. The only way to make an omelet is to break a few eggs, so today…
“The toughest person to lead is always yourself.” ~ John C. Maxwell “You never graduate from the school of self-awareness.” ~ Steve Cochram Leadership isn’t just about guiding others. It begins with leading yourself. To lead yourself, you must know yourself. Embracing (holding close) and endorsing (approving publicly) who you are; your uniqueness. Leading yourself…
There are seasons in life when the to-do list feels endless, and every moment seems accounted for before it even arrives. You’ve been there—juggling work responsibilities, family obligations, personal goals, and unexpected challenges that demand your attention. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but even in the busiest times, there are ways to keep moving forward…
If you’ve ever climbed a mountain, once you get above the treeline you notice how few things grow at the top of a mountain. All growth happens in the valley. No matter how old you are or how successful you are, you will encounter valleys that are tougher than others, and it’s in these valleys you have…