Self Improvement

Blue parrots, lettuce thieves, and more. — I’ve been saving up for this article for years now. I’m a voracious note-taker. Anytime I see or hear something interesting, I write it down. No exceptions. My notes app is bursting at the seams and begging for mercy. And as a quick writing tip — always, always make notes…

Reaching rock bottom can lead to riches — The gold rush of the late 1840s saw thousands flock to California. The journey was not an easy one, and with numerous hardships and obstacles along the way. But pioneers did not strike gold until they reached rock bottom. They had to endure the treacherous journey across the country, harsh…

“Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.” — Start Before You Are ‘Ready’ The number one trap that can cost you years of your life is waiting until you feel ‘ready’ to start with a big goal or project. Whether it’s starting a business, writing a book, or making a big career change, you’ll likely never feel 100% ready. Time will never be…

It’ll help you in letting go. — As many of you know, I’m always on the lookout for ways to help goose people along the spiritual path. Sometimes it’s words or phrases that can be used as mantras. Sometimes it’s analogies. And sometimes, like today, it’s images. …

And 17 other life lessons I wish I knew at 17. — When I was seventeen, I spent a painfully long time mooning over a boy who didn’t like me. But he paid me enough attention to keep me on the hook for a while. Reader, I’m talking close to a year. I really thought if I was just cool enough, if…