I Love Process

Each day we must dawn the armor of our state of being. It's our first line of contact in how we interact with the world. Our perspective has a dramatic impact on how we define ourself and the world. In EP 37, we explore the ideas of WHOLENESS and FRAGMENTATION.

Happy New Year ... "It's a new day, it's a new day, it's a new life for me," sings the legendary Nina Simone. How are we going to make this year the best year of our life? I am fresh off an amazing trip to Colombia. There is nothing life an adventure to allow ourselves to breathe in a sense of possibility. The world looks more clear than ever and we see ourselves from a broader perspective. The dr...

There comes a point in our lives when we begin to realize the importance of our health as we travel forward in time. This vessel is going to carry me well into my old age. Let us begin to revel and appreciate this finely calibrated instrument. There are so many things about my health that send me into a state of awe and wonderment. Science has yet to completely understand its mechanics. The one th...

How we choose to define failure has a vast impact on our pursuit of success. Earl Nightingale has defined success as "the progressive realization of a worth goal." The juxtaposition between the two notions of success and failure render them both neutral. FAIL – (F) First (A) Attempt (I) in (L) Learning Have we given more meaning to failure that it deserves? What is failure? Have you allowed a sing...

Rampage of Appreciation is all about focusing in on an idea and talking yourself into the state of being where you begin to see yourself in your true light. While you may have accepted yourself as limited, I assure you, you are not. In this edition we focus in on the dreams we've had and how many of them are active and alive in our lives today. This goes to show us how powerful we have been and al...

This derives from a journal entry years ago where I dove into the examination of a folk story about a town in the middle of a drought. In this episode we explore some of the key forces that shape our positive mental attitude. Begin to examine in your life the umbrellas you can begin to carry around. Challenge you hopes into faith, into anticipation and expectation.

Late July of 2007, I had an experience that allowed me to understand what the Eye of Horus stands for. It was a surreal experience that I haven't yet forgotten. In this episode of Halftime Talks, the detail of the experience are shared along with a guide in how they fit with our normal experiences.

There is a implicitly powerful thing called encouragement. In this episode we explore how the emerging generations need and deserve our encouragement.

In this episode we explore the concept of Marathon Mentality. When studying the regiment of Marathon runners, I discovered that the way they approach their goal transcends the event itself.

We reflect on BIRTHDAYS. Specifically we dive into a birthday that opened me up to more of my possibilities. It's one thing to hope, believe, but to expect things and experience them is another.

Creating Thriving Relationships

Answer the following questions and maybe we can get to the bottom of this: 1. How ofter do you sleep within arms reach from your phone? 2. Have you ever inadvertently typed into twitter  or Facebook when opening a web browser? 3. How soon do expect a response from a call or a text before we start freaking out? These are small questions but it begins to give you a look into some of your personal ha...

This Episode is an extension of a written blog entry "A Wedding Reading on Love." It was a powerful piece that I've decided to capture it to audio. It represents an exhaustive amount of research on the subject and a constraint of brevity. Some of my contemporaries think this piece could be a wedding staple in the future. If it is, then so be it. I'll share it with the world and allow the world to...

Our intro uses the phrase "whether you're up by 10 or down by 20, we all need Halftime Talks." Even the most seasoned veterans require the coaching to keep you playing at your highest and best capacity. It's easy to loose sight of the true finish line. In this episode we dive into to offering a perspective that can allow us to be better stewards of our prosperity season.

Throughout history people have come up with a ton of short platitudes to express the notion. "De Carpe Diem" – Seize the Moment(Day) In our modern world of expanding technology, our state of mind and prevalent mentality has become one of outcome centric kind. We explore: 1. What interrupts us from savoring the moment? 2. How can we begin to milk the moment? 3. What is the benefit of adding the beh...

In this episode we take a look at The Art of Journaling. 90 percent of the time I can be found with a journal by my side. Many people have preconceived conclusions on what journaling is. Most people think that it's a diary or some form of writing that documents every little aspect of my day. Journaling is my process of communing with the indwelling intelligence within me. We explore: 1. Why Journa...

In this episode we take a look at the poem Ithaca by C.Cavafa. This poem is a source of reassurance and strength when I am in the middle of an epic adventure. In an output oriented world we can loose complete prospectives of the minutia that serving us. The destination is only the expose for the journey. Sit back and take inventory of all the hidden gems and resources on how each component is cont...

You can't wait on the world to feed your curiosity or determine when it's time to engage in meaningful work. Over the course of my career, I've found the value of personal projects. The become the stage to exercise both our mind and our abilities. In this episode we dive into the power of personal projects.

In this episode we are exploring two approaches to creativity, the panderer and the ponderer. What is the difference between the two? Are you chasing what's hot to become perceived as hot too? Are you reaching inside looking for your authentic voice that make you distinct?

In this episode we discuss the origins of the modern concept of mentorship and a couple of tips about the whole process of mentoring.

It's time to approach anything we want to achieve the state of excellence with from a perspective of STUDY. We have to take notes and implement it in ways that we can incorporate it our long term behavior.

Once we understand that conversations are ideas painted with words, we can begin to listen for the intention and the agenda of the communication.

In this episode we are going to examine the art of listening…….. In the art of listening we need to consider what it really is. How do we listen now and is it the best way in order to fully stay engaged in the communication?

When does that level of curiosity die in our live? In this episode we examine the fateful demise of curiosity in our lives and the factors that push it out.