No One Wins the Waiting Game
February 20, 2012
We’re still waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change. We keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change. One day our generation Is gonna rule the population. So we keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change. Know we keep on waiting (waiting) Waiting on the world to change. . [...] Read more...
What Does “Reinvention” Mean?
February 13, 2012
I use the word “reinvention” often because it is a necessary process for most of us as we go through transition—career transitions; life transitions, such as entering midlife or beyond; relationship transitions; and the transitions we face in our lives, work, and businesses from the epochal changes the entire planet is undergoing—economic, environmental, social. But [...] Read more...
“But I Am Not a Visionary”
February 10, 2012
I’ve written a lot about the visionary voice we all have inside us, the qualities of a visionary and how that voice can guide us toward making a difference in the world while simultaneously achieving sustainable, meaningful success in our lives and work. Many of you are no doubt aware of this voice. Maybe you’ve [...] Read more...
Caution vs. Hesitation
February 8, 2012
There are many persons ready to do what is right because in their hearts they know it is right. But they hesitate, waiting for the other fellow to make the first move—and he, in turn, waits for you. —Marian Anderson Before making any big change in our lives—particularly before reinventing ourselves, our work, our world—it [...] Read more...
Beyond Mere Success
February 6, 2012
Most of us have several successes under our belts, such as getting that job or promotion, hitting or exceeding a profit or fundraising goal, starting and sustaining our own businesses, and so on. Many of us also know how it feels to reach that big goal and think, Is this all there is? Somehow, the [...] Read more...
Do You Know Where You’re Going To?
February 3, 2012
Do you know Where you’re going to? Do you like the things That life is showing you? Where are you going to? Do you know? —Diana Ross “Do You Know Where You’re Going To?” In Seth Godin’s latest blog post, he makes an excellent point about why we sometimes don’t get very far in our [...] Read more...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
February 1, 2012
Darling, you got to let me know, Should I stay or should I go? If you say that you are mine, I’ll be here till the end of time. So you got to let me know Should I stay or should I go? ~The Clash “Should I Stay Or Should I Go?” As the [...] Read more...
The Mayan Prophecy
January 30, 2012
It’s the end of the world as we know it. It’s the end of the world as we know it. It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine. —R.E.M., “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” Well, here we are. 2012. Our last year on [...] Read more...
Managing Big Shifts
January 27, 2012
Time has come today. Young hearts can go their way. Can’t put it off another day. I don’t care what others say. They say we don’t listen anyway. Time has come today. Hey. Time. Now the time has come. Time. There are things to realize. Time. Time has come today. Time. Time has come today. [...] Read more...
Questions First. Answers Later.
January 25, 2012
Let’s face it: If you are in your 50s or 60s, lost your job or business and/or your home to foreclosure, the future looks bleak. If you are younger, it will be difficult but doable because you have time on your side. For so many of us, the last few years have been personally and [...] Read more...
