Resilience: Emerge strong from adversity

The goal of resilience is to get back to where you were prior to adversity (life happening). The goal is NOT to get stronger or move beyond where you were.
Memento Mori, Carpe Diem, YOLO

Most people think, ‘I have all the time I want’. But the truth is life is short and should be lived fully engaged every day.
4 Principles of Self-leadership

He knew for the organization to grow and evolve; he would need to be a different leader… But my friend came out a different person, he actually became like the consultant.
Leadership is not for your benefit

If you cannot lead yourself well, you should not be leading others.
Getting Naked about Fear and what I do about it

Fear is not always irrational. Sometimes it is very real and can debilitate us in our work, relationships and life. Fear can stop us in our tracks.
Joy of Living! One powerful step to Resilience

For me though, laughter means I’m all-in on what is going on in front of me.
Author of Circumstances

It is too easy to place the blame of my situation (past, present, and future) on others. You and me are the causers of our circumstances. We have the capacity for change.
Do your job right

My first ‘real’ job was as a dishwasher. The restaurant was called Dip’n Donuts. I loved that job. Master of my own domain, even if it was the dishwashing station.
Change is inevitable

Learning changes who I am, not just what I think.
How Samwise influenced MicroShift

The Lord of the Rings series are some of my favorite movies to watch. The characters are well developed, and the action sequences are fun to watch. There are big battle scenes and moments of compassion. If you are not familiar with the series, the main character, Frodo, is on a grand quest to destroy […]