For years I worked with my coach and mentor Dr. Joan King. Joan passed away a few months ago and despite having no children of her own, she left behind an amazing legacy. She did this by making an impact on the people she touched. I spoke to her a week before she died and it was clear to me that she knew she was facing her final days. As I hung up the phone and worked through my emotions, I began to examine my own life. If today were your final day, what would your legacy be?
In my book, Adjust Your Sails, I discuss the idea hearing your own eulogy.…
I was trying to help my daughter Sarah study for an algebra exam (truth be told, I wasn’t much help as I have forgotten how to do most of it). She was overwhelmed by the complexity and time it took to complete each equation, coupled with the sheer amount of problems she had to solve. To her credit she was methodically going through her material and figuring it out step by step (without much help from her father). Despite her successes along the way, she couldn’t stop focusing on how much she still had to do. I took this opportunity to teach her the importance of why to celebrate the small wins.…
Many of us are trying to balance multiple things in our lives. Among the key areas are: Work, relationship with our significant other, parenting, personal health, and spirituality. All of these require a major commitment, so how can we possibly excel at all of them? Most people thrive at some, but few are able to be good at them all. What is the solution to maintaining an acceptable life balance?
First you must realize that certain sacrifices must be made. The idea of working 80 hour weeks, sleeping 7-8 hours a day, exercising two hours a day, being a good parent by spending time with your children, providing your spouse the time and attention he/she deserves, and dedicating time to spiritual pursuits is virtually impossible.…
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