Off Balance On Purpose

There's a chill in the Georgia air, leaves on the ground, and a feeling that, while it started last month, fall is finally here. But, what season are you going through?

Today's question comes from Lincolnton, Georgia: When the rain comes, how will you respond?

Ever wonder, "What if things had happened differently?" Maybe that takes you to a decision in your past or a moment of opportunity you seized … or missed. This week's video transforms our human fascination with "alternate realities" to help you create the future you desire. 

I'm speaking in Seattle this week, birthplace to grunge music, Starbucks Coffee, and Pikes Place Fish market. What a perfect spot to distinguish and strengthen both our character and charisma.

Are your "margins" for time, money, and life feeling tight? From Edison, New Jersey, let's access abundance.

Are you thinking for yourself or being programmed? From Clearwater, Florida, let's resolve to think better.

Today I'll offer a suggestion that may cause some pushback: Begin with no end in mind.   

How do you know when you're making a bad trade? From Herndon, Virginia, let's make better decisions with confidence.

Do you know that feeling when you find yourself exactly in the right place at the right time? What if I told you it was possible to make this phenomenon a regular occurrence in your life?

Experience has a downside, and sometimes we make the mistake of dismissing foundational lessons as "intended for newbies."  This week's video, shot in beautiful Pewaukee, WI, will help you revisit what's essential with the curiosity of a beginner and the wisdom of experience.

Why is it so hard to get things done? Discover what step in the process is missing and what you can do about it!

How do you know you're working toward the right goal? Are you reading the results that come back to you, even as they differ from what's anticipated?

You don't need "more" in your life, but likely need "less!" The path to clarity and happiness begins with simplification, yet how do you do that when there is so much happening at once? Join me for a two minute lesson in getting to less, along with some practical suggestions.

Does it ever seem like your problems are on repeat? New versions of the same ordeal? Let's get past that once and for all.  

Should You Become a Generalist or Specialist in the Age of AI? Today's video came out of a coaching conversation around how to best approach learning as AI becomes more prevalent and disruptive. Does it make sense to "go wide" (generalist) building a broad base of knowledge and experience? Or are we best equipped by choosing to "go deep" (specialist) in a singular area? In two minutes, we'll weigh...

When the challenge seems too much and situations get stressful, it may be time to embrace some serious play.

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.