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Be Cheerful – NO FAILURE ZONE
Your cheerfulness can be a state of pleasure and positive anticipation. Have you ever noticed how cheerfulness in a person can affect all those around them by spreading the joy? This is not to say that there are no challenges or concerns or that we look at the world through rose colored glasses. An example […]
Powerful Memories – NO FAILURE ZONE
You can use the past to your advantage. Ever succeeded at doing something really difficult and challenging? Remember how good that success felt? Explore a little deeper and you will also notice a sense of confidence. Now take a present situation that is difficult and challenging and notice what in this situation is in common […]
Determination Day – NO FAILURE ZONE
I have determined something. Apparently I may be the only person who reads these blogs and gets anything out of them. I haven’t written since July 4th and not a single person reached out to say so. So if you have missed these writings, let me know. […]
Independent Day – NO FAILURE ZONE
Independence Day – NO FAILURE ZONE Today is the day the Continental Congress declared the 13 colonies separate and free from King George III. Did you know the vote actually took place on July 2, 1776. It was a priviledge for me to see this great document. Celebrate one of the greatest gifts you ever […]
Emotional Mastery: Overwhelmed – NO FAILURE ZONE
The feeling of being overwhelmed is quite nasty. It leaves you with feelings of fear, exhaustion, being out of control, and/or helpless. But did you know that this feeling is actually an emotional messenger and brings with it clear direction for next steps? It’s like a yellow or red warning light on the dashboard of […]
Watch – NO FAILURE ZONE
Watch how people act and you can determine both their needs and beliefs. That information will in turn tell you how to interact with them.
New meanings? New Metaphors! – NO FAILURE ZONE
Sometimes life and events can throw a real maelstrom at you. I’ll be honest, I had another adjective in mind. It’s times like that where one naturally asks why is this happening to me? What have I done to deserve this? Those are terrible and disempowering questions but the do have answers: the first is […]
Get Back Up – NO FAILURE ZONE
When a baby giraffe is born and drops from the womb and stands up for the first time the mother will come and kick the legs out from under the baby. She will do this over and over again. It is the first lesson in survival. The message is to GET UP! Most all of […]
Endurance – NO FAILURE ZONE
Endurance is a powerful word and state of emotion. It is holding on through a challenging time and not relenting. Never quit, stretch more. Share the load. Find 3 things to be grateful for. Help another. Don’t stop praying.
Word Enhancement – NO FAILURE ZONE
Just as you can soften your language to decrease emotional intensity you can crank up intensity as well. A good number of people will take vacations with their kids this summer. Let me share a little tip to create lasting memories. I have done this “vacation memory pump” with my kids and their cousin since […]
