Off Balance On Purpose

Do you know the feeling of being overly self conscious or stuck in your head? When communicating with someone or performing under pressure, hyper self-awareness can wreak havoc, undermining our preparation and best intentions.

We crave simplicity, order, and a more predictable world. But what if the answer is to invite a bit more chaos? 

Have you ever experienced something so special that it instantly changed you? It's been 40 years since I discovered Camp Big Heart and the experience has me returning year after year.

Where are you currently focused? It might be time for an attention adjustment.

Today we ask the simple, but challenging question: Have you paid it forward?

Today we go back in time, connecting the past to opportunity in the present.

Are you effectively leveraging your primary productivity tool? From Hilton Head, SC, let's supercharge your calendar.   

Can we talk about critical problems? That is, when being critical of yourself or others we may harm more than we  help, compounding issues and missing huge opportunities.

What simple, three letter word could open new opportunities and help you overcome limiting beliefs? Let's answer that from Bluffton, South Carolina.

This week our family said goodbye to our dog Simon, who was fourteen. You may know how tough such a moment can be. But you don't yet know this story, the lessons, or ways this beautiful dog changed me. You see, loving Simon was far from simple.

Let's face it, we have no shortage of opportunities. What we lack is the ability to recognize them in real time and to put them into meaningful motion. This message from Charlotte, NC teaches us what can happen when opportunity meets momentum.

In 1988, Nike launched its legendary "Just Do It" campaign, and rocketed its brand and global business. From El Paso, TX, here's a similar motto that can transform your world: Just say it.

New York's Times Square, is perhaps one of the world's most recognized intersections. It's also where we recognize that attention and noise often don't reflect reality. 

We're in New York's Financial district, where money moves, markets shift, and focus is fierce. So, let's talk about money.

Today marks the 500th consecutive week we've delivered this video coaching message. Each one was different, and the locations have spanned the globe. So , From Elko, Nevada, let's look at the impact of consistent effort… mine and yours.

With the world in flux, you need to stay sharp. From Naperville, Illinois, here's a handy, fun, practice that may strengthen and repair your brain.

What has been bothering you lately? Have you been tempted to give up? Care less? Phone in a half effort? What difference does it make, really?    This week's podcast explores the connection between irritation and execution; the competing tensions of drive and indifference . And I hope it bothers you in all the right ways.   

I'm in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. So, let's learn the lessons jazz teaches us to make our communication come alive.

We've been conditioned to see "joy" as a future goal or a product of more ideal circumstances. But what if it's readily accessible and the ideal mode for peak performance? Let's get into joy?

Are you operating from your center? Elevating what's essential? From Tampa, Florida, let's strengthen your core.

In many ways success seems a personal pursuit. You live your life. Think your thoughts. Make your own decisions. But often we prosper and grow best in community. Maybe it's time you join the club.

When fear hits, it can stop you in your tracks.  From Moreno Valley, California, let's turn fear into FLOW.

I'm in Toronto while significant winter storms hit here and back home in Atlanta. Today's message: When you know the storm's coming, you still have options.  

If you're working on a new skill or mental strategy, here's a proven technique to get better, faster.

As you move through life, do you feel the pulse of purpose or the fear of falling behind? From Phoenix, let's tune to the frequency of efficiency.