What You Should Do When People Push Your Buttons

By on February 21, 2013
iStock_000002505142SmallIt doesn’t matter how evolved, patient, or emotionally mature you may be.

People are going to push your buttons.

Some people in your life are master button-pushers. They know exactly what to say or do to transform you from a calm and happy person into a seething, mouth-frothing maniac.

Quite often the best button-pushers are the… Continue Reading…

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Rebounding: My Exercise Of Choice For 2013

By on February 13, 2013
Rebounding: My Exercise of Choice for 2013I have a hard time finding an exercise routine  I actually enjoy.

I love physical activity — walking, biking, hiking, dancing, etc. But a regular “exercise program” feels like work to me.

This summer I agreed to join my 21-year-old daughter in a workout program called “Insanity.” The name itself should tell you everything. I… Continue Reading…

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Are You Suffering? How To Find Meaning Through Life Difficulties

By on February 11, 2013
Are You Suffering? How To Find Meaning In Life Difficulties

This weekend I am visiting a friend who lives in Virginia, not far from Washington, D.C. On Saturday, we decided to go in to D.C. to tour the Holocaust Museum.

Needless to say, the experience was profound. For me, it was profoundly shocking and surreal. Walking through one of the cattle cars that transported… Continue Reading…

Do People Accuse You Of Being Too Sensitive?

By on February 6, 2013
Art Nude Wrapped In Vines“Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.” ~Edgar Allen Poe

As long as I can remember, my hyper-sensitivity has been a running theme in my life.

When I was a child, I could easily pick up on the subtle undercurrents going on in my house…. Continue Reading…

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50 Quotes That Have Touched My Soul

By on February 3, 2013
50 Quotes That Have Touched My Soul“In quoting others, we cite ourselves.”~ Julio Cortázar

You may notice that I often begin my posts with a quote.

I do this because it sets the tone for the message I’m hoping to share.

And because there are so many eloquent writers who express an idea far more elegantly than I am able… Continue Reading…

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25 Ways To Create Your Personal New Year's Revolution

By on December 31, 2012
iStock_000006933404Small“The unexamined life is not worth living.” ~Socrates

Most New Year’s resolutions fail.

You probably know this if you’ve ever made one and attempted to keep it.

You start out strong with great determination and enthusiasm. But after a few weeks, your resolve fades away, and you are back to your old routine and… Continue Reading…

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Don't Get Your Panties In A Wad Over Nothing

By on December 17, 2012
open ardent heart #1It doesn’t seem so long ago I was writing a post about the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.

Now there has been yet another senseless shooting, and (could it be possible?) one that is even more horrific. I won’t linger on this tragedy. We’ve all had our moments of private anguish and disbelief. And nothing… Continue Reading…

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What Is The Work You Can't Not Do?

By on December 12, 2012
scott-tedSpecial Note: This post features an amazing talk by my friend and fellow online entrepreneur Scott Dinsmore during his talk at TED on the power of passion in your work. Please click here if you’d prefer to skip directly to the video.

How did you land in your career?

For most… Continue Reading…

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30 Good Karma Things To Do With Small Gaps Of Time

By on December 2, 2012
sun through clouds photoIf you cut to the chase of the meaning of life, it’s the “meaning” part that we all long for.

Beyond all of the stuff, thrills, and happiness we pursue on any given day, in the long run, we just want to feel like we’ve made an impact on the world in some way…. Continue Reading…

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The 52-Week Life Passion Project Book Is Now Available!

By on November 22, 2012
The52WeekLifePassionProjectDear friends and readers, I am so thrilled to announce the release of my first book, The 52-Week Life Passion Project.

This book is the culmination of all that I learned on my personal search for life passion, leading me to my career as a coach and blogger, as well as my… Continue Reading…

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