Conscious Living

Friedrich Nietzsche’s full quote from 1888, “Out of life’s school of war — What does not kill me makes me stronger.”  This quote came to mind as I was listening to Henry tell me his story. Perhaps it will resonate for you as well.  Henry grew up in a middle-class…

Do you ever feel guilty taking time to golf, fish, dance or engage in another favorite hobby? You shouldn’t and here is why. Hobbies can: 1. Make You a Better Leader Richard Boyatzis, author of Resonant Leadership, states: “Resonant leaders are in tune with those around them. This results in…

“Chains of habit are too light to be felt until they are too heavy to be broken.” — Warren Buffett For years I worked too much. Although I created financial stability and received recognition as a top performer, long hours deprived me of other experiences I desperately wanted. Even though I…

Occasionally there are small moments in life that leave a lasting impact. As I think about my intentions for the new year, I am reminded of one of those small incidents, years ago. I was sitting on a bench at the old Union Station. An old man sat down next…

In my work, I have the privilege of working with thousands of successful, highly motivated, ethical and well-rounded leaders every year.  One of the most important issues we cover, no matter what the industry or type of organization, is context.  Why?  Simply put:  Because if you’re not able to purposefully…

As I started immersing myself in the research, I realized that (like many desirable ways of being), authenticity is not something we have or don't have. It's a practice - a conscious choice of how we want to live. Authenticity is actually a collection of choices, choices that we make…

What does it mean to diversify your ego? Does that even make sense? In the investment world, diversification is de rigueur. Anyone who works with an investment advisor has heard him talk about the benefits of holding a diversified portfolio. The reasons are pretty straightforward, asset classes typically move differently and…

All of us, at one point or another, have sought to make changes or improvements or modifications in our lives.  Whether we’re talking about newfound effectiveness as a leader, or a healthier lifestyle, or a stronger relationship with a spouse, partner, child or friend… we have all come to points…

How would your stress, energy level and happiness be affected, if you stopped tolerating? To tolerate means allowing things that you don't like to continue. It includes those things that irritate you, drain your energy, and weigh you down. They produce negative emotions, and they may show up in both…

What is Self-Mastery? What comes to your mind when I say self-mastery? It’s a strange term, isn’t it? It includes: Being aware of your own thoughts and feelings, and observing them without reacting to them. Accepting all the varied aspects of your personality. You no longer need to deny the…