For those who prefer to think rather than be told, weekly messages crafted to spur thought, broaden perspective, and foster growth.
Be prepared to reexamine your views on subjects like hypocrisy, generosity, fear, forgiveness, sex, faith, and any other area warranting sincere reflection.
Founder, Purpose Tea
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Founder, curiate
Richard crafts a rare combination of gentle, purposeful, meaningful, and incisive thought within each of these pages. I'm left not only with different ways of looking at things, but with means to be a better me.
COO, Blount Fine Foods
Richard’s subject matter and writing style are the perfect combination to provoke and inspire new ways of thinking. I encourage you to read 52 Steps Forward so you can become similarly inspired.
Definition It is time to refine the goal definition referenced in the previous message. A goal is a desired result beyond your current position requiring meaningful growth. “Habits” are the activities undertaken to reach the goal. Continuing practices that have allowed you to enjoy excellent wellness over the past five years is worthwhile but not a goal for this discussion.
Self-limiting Beliefs. We are told we can do anything, or most people whose accomplishments we idolize did not start with or possess anything we do not have. Dutifully, our minds race to becoming President of the United States, inventor of the next iPhone, or owning a private island in the Maldives. Regretfully, we do not immediately consider becoming spouse or
What to Do? Now is the time we look toward next year and begin formulating New Year’s resolutions or goals. Too often, we do not engage in the prerequisite thinking needed for effective goal-setting, and our goals are inconsistent, inadequate, or fail to account for our predispositions. If you are not a goal-setter, I can only say, “In the absence
Doing it Wrong We all have or had a nemesis, the parent who nags you about having children, a boss who calls you on the weekend, or the friend who is always an hour late for dinner. We reach a breaking point, grit our teeth, and threaten that the relationship is over if they ever do “that” again. In one
Besides my Hypocrisy, it is True Thankfully, identifying our hypocrisy can lead to self-improvement and transforming a negative message into a helpful one. You know the lesson taught to us as children: whenever you point the finger at someone, three fingers are pointing back at you. In simple terms, you likely possess the qualities you dislike in others. I proudly
Really? This title is a counterintuitive one for a message on generosity. At the mere suggestion of generosity, we expect a monetary solicitation and instinctively look to ensure our purse’s clasp is firmly fastened. However, money may be the last element of generosity. First, Why… Generosity is alternatively considered a personal obligation or a byproduct of gratitude (standing in opposition
Susan O’Brien
Founder, Hail Merry