Mental Toughness and Inner Authority

TweetHe said to me, “I want you to help me develop mental toughness.” “What for?” I asked. “I make great money but my job is very high pressure. There are a lot of big personalities. A lot of jerks. I have to deal with a lot of BS,” he said. “So you want me to help...

I Don’t Know What To Do Next

TweetThe myth is that we need a huge amount of clarity and fire before moving forward. Not true. Instead, imagine we’re building a fire. Our curiosity, however faint it may be, is the spark. But it’s enough. Our job is to build the fire using that little spark. Too...

Why We Don’t Follow Through

TweetMy coaching client thought something was wrong with him because he wouldn’t follow through on his agreements. And then he finally gave himself a challenge that mattered. He followed through. And now he sees that there’s nothing wrong. It’s like the pro that’s...

Why You’re Probably Not That Stuck

Tweet“What is the one question — that if you knew the answer — would change everything for you?” I asked. “I don’t understand,” he said. “You’ve been telling me all about your problem. You’ve been explaining why things aren’t working. You’ve been telling me that...

That Time I Helped a Guy Who Thought He Was Going to Die

TweetIt was a beautiful day. I was surfing perfect, little waves in crystal clear water. And then I heard the yell. I looked around but didn’t see anything. There it was again — another yell. I looked into shore and a few hundred yards away I saw a guy waving his arm....

Am I On the Wrong Path?

TweetHere’s a great way of viewing the world if you want to stay stuck out on the end of the proverbial diving board: “I thought I wanted to XYZ. So why does it seem so hard? Why am I not in the mood to do it? Does that mean it’s not something I truly want?” Instead...