“If you want something new, you have to stop doing something old.” ― Peter F. Drucker. I received a lot of comments from last week’s show about the limiting beliefs that so many people have that hold them down–mentally, emotionally, or physically–or they still have silly, old beliefs that keep them away from what they consider their true calling. And while money was part of the equation for many, the other part, which, frankly, surprised me, was the idea that so many people think that they are too old or are too set in their ways or too far down […]
You’ve Got the Power
When I was younger, I often heard the phrase, You’ve Got the Power. In actuality, I think it was a commercial I heard on the radio, but I remember that it was also told to me to encourage me to move forward in whatever I was doing because, in the end, you and I have the power to do amazing things in our lives and for others. Power – Bing Dictionary defines power as: Capacity to do something: the ability, strength Strength: physical force Control and influence over other people and their actions Power: we often think of others having […]
Swing for the Fences
Have you ever wanted to step up to the plate in baseball and swing for the fence—really give it your best shot and watch as that proverbial ball sails over the back side of the stadium? In life and work, sometimes I think to myself, “What would it take for me to swing hard and connect with the ball to put it over the fence so I can win the contract, take the audience to a new understanding of their freedom to thrive in life, or simply to know that I did something good for someone else?” Dear reader, today, […]
The most ridiculously limiting, prehistoric assumption
The most ridiculously limiting, prehistoric assumption that many of you have is that what you’ve always dreamed of doing will not make you enough money, so you settle for something less than your heart desires and less than you deserve, all because you assumed or were told that (fill in the blank) won’t make you any money. What sparked this idea was that in one of my stories, I came across a great quote by Tama Kieves, who said, “I don’t know what your block is, but I changed my entire life (and the lives of thousands of others) by […]
Living Life with Joy
I had a tremendous response to last week’s show that I called “To Life.” It was in memory and honor of a dear friend who passed away recently, but I didn’t want to focus on death. I wanted to remind you, dear listener, that you should live your life to the fullest every day. And I believe for that to happen, many of you who are listening by radio or podcast or reading my blog need to Unloose yourself from the rules and expectations of others who steal your joy and make your life unpleasant. Today, I want to continue […]
Let your light shine
Have you ever met anyone who just seemed to light up a room? Just by their presence, they bring a new dimension to the group. Sometimes these folks are loud in personality and style, and sometimes they are on the quiet side, but what they bring is a feeling of joy in the truest sense of the word, and they radiate an aura of calm and peace and tranquility…and, frankly, they are just great people to be around. Now, you may be saying, “Well, Deb, bring them on because we all could use a friend like that!” I agree, and […]
One small crack does not mean that you are broken
One small crack does not mean that you are broken; it means that you were put to the test and you didn’t fall apart. Today, I want to shout out a cheer to some of you for sticking with it and getting the hard work done or just accomplishing a goal that you set, and now, friend, you’re basking in the glow of a good job well done. My theme today is a quote from Linda Poindexter, who said, “One small crack does not mean that you are broken; it means that you were put to the test and you […]
To Life
As I walked into his room, he was quiet for a moment, with raspy, heavy breathing, lying there on the bed. All of a sudden, he started reaching up to the ceiling as if to pick apples from a tree, one by one, and bring them to earth (or, in this case, his bed). Apple picking—that is what the Hospice nurse said he was doing. They say that at the end of life, many times, people will reach up and pull down something from thin air that they seem to be able to see. As I watched my friend seriously […]
The Power of One
Someone recently asked me – why do you always talk about living your best life ever– why not talk about living with the hand that you’ve been dealt… I answered… well you’ve been doing that for years now – how’s it working out for you…to which they grumbled and walked away. It is a conscious effort on my part to push you – my listening audience to see beyond your current situation… I’ve been described as a motivational teacher and not just a motivational speaker because every week I work to have actionable items that you can use today to […]
