I love great poetry. It has a way of bringing clarity and revealing the next steps I need to take. Like many people, I often place myself in the poem--as if I'm a character in the story--and reflect on how its message aligns with where I'm headed.
The most powerful poems do more than stir emotion--...
If you want to excel in life, being able to stay calm when feeling overwhelmed is an essential skill. The consequences of not doing so can be significant (e.g., addiction, damaging relationships, job loss, missed opportunities, etc.).
Knowing your triggers (people, places, and situations) and how y...
As your self-confidence improves, other parts of your life improve as well. Often relationships strengthen, you see opportunities you missed before, and your focus & creativity improve. You CAN improve your self-confidence by taking action.
While you might believe that self-confidence is something ...
Vulnerability is required for making genuine new friends. This means you risk getting rejected, hurt, judged, or mistreated. It means that you reach out to someone without a guarantee that the outcome will be positive.
I'm often asked for advice on how to make new friends. Many people are lonely, a...
Keeping a journal is an often underutilized tool that provides incredible insight when done properly and consistently. It's essential to clarify my thoughts and feelings and identify the lies I believe.
I find that one of the biggest challenges to getting started with journaling (aside from literal...
We all have seasons in our lives when it's very hard to be positive. I can easily view myself as the victim. Gratitude is one of the only things that can end my pity party.
Focusing on gratitude has helped me on my darkest days. It helps me get focused on what's right rather than what's wrong...
Healthy people are drawn to those who like themselves. Being around people who have confidence in their worth and abilities will build your own self-esteem.
Many believe their value comes from their performance in different areas of life (career, health, finances, marriage, etc.). When they do well...
I'm a work in progress. Recently, I realized how inflexible I can be (a topic I cover in other posts). Along with greater self-awareness, reading inspiring books has sparked major shifts in my attitude--second only to the influence of people and life experiences.
There are 2 major perspective shift...
You can make meaningful progress in just 15 minutes. Real momentum comes from consistently making smart, imperfect choices—because progress doesn’t require perfection.
Over a decade ago, when I designed our logo, I chose a tree with seven leaves to represent our “Make it a 7” philosophy. On a scale...
It's easy to find things to worry about and dread. Being grateful is often hard, yet ironically, our gratitude is more grounded in reality than our fears. So many things in life are outside our control, but one thing you can directly influence is your perspective.
You can focus on what's going wron...
I've read a lot of books and special few have inspired me deeply. Some books have changed, and possibly saved, my life. I want to share them with you.
Here's how I decided on my list:
- I've read the book multiple times because it's been so helpful.
- It's been so inspiring, I've had it in more tha ...
Decide Your Legacy was created to help people gain transformational clarity and face the fears that keep them stuck—so they can intentionally live their lives and ultimately leave the legacy they desire.
Along the way, my own insecurities sometimes pulled me off course. I played it safe. I drifte...
