Deb Sofield, Author at Deb Sofield

The Reason Most People Give Up

Today, I want to encourage you to keep on keeping on. I saw a quote recently that said, “The reason most people give up is because they tend to look at how far they still have to go instead of how far they have come.” And isn’t that true? Most people give up because they tend to look at how far they still have to go instead of how far they have come. For many of us, we become discouraged by what seems to be either a lack of progress, the slow pace of the journey, or the length of

If Only Our Eyes Saw Souls

“If only our eyes saw souls instead of bodies, how very different our ideals of beauty would be.” ~ Unknown I came across a funny video the other day about how young people view older people. I’m posting the video here. How funny to watch the youngsters act out how an “old” person would walk across the street, text a message, or do a jumping jack. And then to see them blown away by the attitudes and actions of these elders is simply a fun way to waste a few minutes of your day, and it shows us all how

The Emotion of Anger

This is part of my series on emotion. Recently, I was on a flight that felt like a roller coaster, with the wind jostling and jerking the plane to the right and the left. After a while, we did even out, and the flight was typical, but in those few moments, I began to think about how to overcome the turbulence we were experiencing. A few years ago, I took a few flying lessons to see if I was cut out to pilot my own plane to my speaking events, and in my private flight lessons, I learned pretty quickly

Keep Your Eyes on the Stars and Your Feet on the Ground

I came across two different accounts of people who have come to realize that their hero wasn’t what or who they thought they were. So, with truth in hand, these wise (albeit hurt) folks walked away. Not bitter, not really angry; mostly hurt and embarrassed that they fell so fast for the ideals that were portrayed to them as truth, but in the end, they realized that empty promises are just that–empty–so it didn’t matter what was offered since it was nothing but words without meaning. Those stories stirred me. I realized that although I admire many people, in the

What’s in The Well, Comes Up in The Bucket

I was listening to the commencement address by Tyler Perry at Tuskegee University, and in his remarks, he made this statement: “What’s in the well comes up in the bucket.” It’s the first time I’ve heard this phrase, and it just stuck with me because it seems to be the perfect Southern expression of how life really is, no matter what it looks like on the outside. I understand that everyone wants to appear successful to friends, family, and even enemies. It is good for those who have made it because, no doubt, it took work to find their place and

Go Where You’re Celebrated, Not Tolerated

A while back, I stepped down from a leadership position that I really enjoyed. I like to be called Boss Lady, but the reality is I do too much, so in order to take control of my world, I had to make some changes to protect the time I have to do the things that I am interested in doing and, in some cases, am required to do. It’s never easy stepping away from a project you birthed or created or really loved. But the fact is that in order to leave a legacy of success, there comes a time

You Were Born with the Ability to Change Someone’s Life

You were born with the ability to change someone’s life; don’t ever waste it. As I prepare for my weekly radio show and blog post, I often speak with the larger listening audience in mind. I fully understand that it’s Saturday and you’re busy with chores or errands, house cleaning, or finishing up lunch with the family, but today, I want to talk to you directly. As I work with presidents of corporations, sales team leaders, authors who are out selling their books, or wise individuals who are working to improve their speaking ability, I have been reminded once again

The Most Dangerous Risk of All

The most dangerous risk of all–The risk of spending your life not doing what you want on the bet that you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. Today, I want to remind you that time is running out, my friend. No matter how much you wish, it would all slow down so you can get your bearings and hold on to the truth; however, time marches onward, whether you like it or not. The world is spinning, and if you’re like most people I talk with, you’re just hanging on for dear life…hoping not to get thrown

Author: Deb Sofield