Power of After Show

You may wonder as I did, "What is peripheral thinking?" Paul Daniels has trademarked a system for peripheral thinking™ so I felt it was a good idea to hear directly from him. A standard definition of peripheral thinking is to not think too hard to come up with solutions and ideas. Instead, try to incorporate solutions from different perspectives drawn from past and present experiences. Paul used t...

The phrase Just Do It is associated with the sport brand Nike and was coined in 1988 at an advertising agency meeting. One of the founders, Dan Weiden, credits the slogan to Gary Gilmore's last words, Let's do it. Those words weren't associated with inspiration or athletics. They were Gary's last words before being executed for murder in 1977. But as people often forget details, the words were rev...

It's the end of another year with the holidays upon us. Prices are going up faster than Superman can leap off a tall building and that makes the topic of how to survive inflationary times especially relevant. Over the last twelve months, all items in the consumer price index (CPI) increased 8.2 percent. This number is an average, with some items doubling or even tripling in cost. Increases in food...

As I write this, we are in the middle of the first round of Grammy Award® voting and the amount of current work artists put out is truly admirable. These are a group of independents and creatives that just can't help but create additional innovative product. However, I don't always see that type of new work from people in other fields. I see post after post about past accomplishments, degrees and...

Since I've self-published five books at the time of this writing, I was interested in the large sign I saw for BookBaby. I was in Nashville, TN at our NSA (National Speaker's) Conference and asked if BookBaby was somehow related to CDBaby, which has been one of the top sites for independent artists to release albums. I've released a number of them through that organization. Sure enough, CDBaby was...

You may have a good idea of what your purpose is at this particular time of your life. You are trying it on for size. Maybe you like it. Maybe you don't. Now you want to explore further and go deeper. Driven by purpose, we perform to our best ability, connect with ourselves and others in meaningful ways, and receive immense physical and mental health benefits, even living longer and healthier live...

Greg and I now have adult kids and as this article and episode is released, holidays are approaching. Top of mind for us is our commitment to the importance of family. There are no cut and dry answers to dealing with families and extended family members. This is especially true as spouses and kids multiply the teetering feeling so many have on balancing a somewhat treacherous tightrope. Full artic...

When we were young, we were asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" We received messages, explicit or implied, from others about what we should (or shouldn't) become, what others wanted (or expected) from us, and what the "normal" or the "right" path entails. Then we started on our path. We applied for additional training and schooling, followed a talent in sports or arts, pursued an int...

When you think about high energy, what comes to mind first? For some it's a Red Bull energy drink with between 80 and 111 mg. of caffeine. For others it's supplements like creatine which creates bursts of speed and energy before weight-lifting. And for others it could be sugar or chocolate, my favorite. In interviewing Sheri Traxler , certified intuitive eating counselor, we learn about creating a...

The word purpose is used frequently, especially in self-help content. It is often used interchangeably with mission but there are distinctions between the two. Your mission is the overlying arc of what you do; the business. Your purpose is the unifying principle and answers the question, why? When you take the time to reflect upon your purpose (even if you aren't actively pursuing a business), you...

In this latest podcast I interviewed my husband Greg who in his early twenties was a minor league baseball player for three and a half years as a professional athlete, then became a retiring athlete. In our casual conversation we had discovered that there are similar feelings, experiences and mindsets that both people trying to transition to a new career and retiring professional athletes experien...

This article discusses the importance of self-perspective in achieving our goals. This is my third of three articles on how perspectives enable us to stop circling the roundabout and exit toward our summit. This article will focus on how our self-perspective can impact our success. Most of us care a lot - and maybe even too much - about what others think. We worry if others like us. We worry about...

Michael Hudson started his Backstory Initiative because he had unresolved trauma in his past. This not only included abuse, but fear for his life. He decided to start sharing his story when he saw how others who were struggling could benefit from his experience. His mission became to interview 100 people and learn from the lessons they learned in their journey to build upon the principles he share...

While we celebrate the concept of "self-made" in our society, rarely has any person achieved remarkable accomplishments without help from others. Think of those who have impacted your life. These can include parents and other family members, teachers, bosses and co-workers, clergy, mentors, friends, and other influential people. The perspectives others can provide - especially those whom we trust...

Life transitions occur in every area of life, but one of the areas that is front and center in the public eye is the life transition that occurs for a professional athlete. Athletics is a performance field and professionals are usually slightly more coordinated than the general population. It's a tough transition when the athletic body doesn't do what it used to do. Most of us working in other are...

Are you feeling stuck? Like you're no longer innovating? Your life and business are circling on a roundabout, expending your valuable energy and time but going nowhere? I have created a series on the three P's of my Roundabout Hero™ program to help you get unstuck. The three P's - Position, Perspective, and Purpose - are a progression to escape circling the roundabout, in order to reach your summi...

For  Linda Rendleman ,  Women Like Us  had its beginnings not as a foundation, but as a life mission. That mission of empowering and coaching women expanded to a business membership organization, magazine, T.V. show, radio and ultimately, a foundation. However, her dreams were cut short with a cancer diagnosis, so she took that dream and put it in an imaginary jeweled box, placing it in the top of...

In a previous episode about Position (your current position #168) I delve into the practical application of my HALFERS Model in helping to determine our current position, our Point A as we go through each of the seven essential facets, with definitions and questions we can ask ourselves. Make sure you access the article to get the Position Exercise free download. The HALFERS Model assessment tool...

I don't think the impact of peer pressure ever ends! As Greg, my husband, and I spoke about the subject on the podcast, we defined what sparked this conversation. It was the expectations we all live with, both in life and in our businesses. We look at what others are creating, where they are working, traveling or even obtaining and we just can't help but assess and compare our situation. Peer pres...

In a previous episode about Position, starting the journey, I shared my thoughts on why it is important to know where we are today if we're going to develop a life-changing plan. Also, how to honestly assess our Point A by examining seven essential facets of our lives through a tool like my HALFERS Model. As a quick recap, here are the facets that the HALFERS Model encompasses: Health, Attitude, L...

Paul Cook was born into apartheid in South Africa and learned quickly how to survive and thrive . 1980 was a very turbulent time as there was a lot of pushback from the African and tribal population communities. White and red-headed, Paul was born into an upper middle-class family with all the amenities that status brought. They had the housekeeper, gardener and maid. This turbulent pushback cause...

Along the journey of life, we experience unexpected delights and disappointments. At times, our route is clear, smooth, and obvious - and then there are other times when our path is uncertain, muddy, and completely unclear. Sometimes we are moving forward in a positive direction, but then we either hit a plateau or reach a roundabout and get stuck, not knowing where or how to exit. We may find our...

Simon Sinek wrote the popular book Start With Why which has been widely received and welcomed and the power of why should not be ignored. When embarking on a career, your what may be to make a living. To survive in today's world, that is usually a necessary element of a person's life. The power of why is something that grows, inspires and even drives creativity. It's usually based upon an event or...

To answer the question how to finish, you need to first ask yourself the question how did you start? Did you start with the intention of finishing? I think most people would answer yes! But really, did you? Life gets in the way. Shifts in priorities, time restraints, health issues and even lack of interest. If you look around your home, you may discover some undone projects. We've got a fountain w...

Over Organized is not a term I use for my life and business. In fact, I'm usually looking for ways to be more organized to free up time, mental space and gain productivity. However, what is missing for most is the commitment of time to put a system in place. In interviewing Laura Leist, she gives some wonderful basic tips that will help even creative personalities gain more control of their life a...