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
There have been so many times Richard's words...have gotten me through the toughest days along this entrepreneurial journey. If you're looking for weekly inspiration, sign up for 52 Steps Forward. You'll thank me later!
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.
Most of my stories start with me portraying myself as a chivalrous, larger-than-life figure. In a classic example of expectation vs. reality, I find myself humbled repeatedly by unlikely characters and circumstances, and today is no different. My example was fantastic until someone apparently far less capable than I outdid me. The Set-UpMy experiences with Recorridas Nocturnas (last week’s message)
After last week’s message on generosity, I was inspired to share my experience with Recoridas Nocturnas, which took place during a one-month stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina (part of a post-sale of the business trip ten years ago). Recorridas occurs every night, but there is no membership list or volunteer schedule. From the 20-40 assembled on any given evening, groups
Really?What a counterintuitive title for a message on generosity. At the mere suggestion of generosity, we instinctively look to ensure we firmly fastened the clasp on our purse. However, money is only one product of a generous spirit. First, Why…Generosity is alternatively considered a personal obligation or a byproduct of gratitude, but it also has a practical justification. You have
…GratitudeThis trite saying, gets on my nerves like fingernails scraping on a chalkboard (someone send me the contemporary equivalent), especially when I want to wallow in misery. At the same time, whether it is correlation or causation, practicing gratitude is like a magic elixir. Gratitude practitioners are psychologically and physically healthier: more optimistic, sleep better, accomplish more, have higher self-esteem,
They Got it Together!Researchers have identified Blue Zones, where people enjoy long, healthy lives, and the factors contributing to their longevity: consumption, movement, and social connection. More important than the number of years is the quality (lifespan v. healthspan). Blue Zoners generally do not outlive their good health; they are on the go until the end. Blue Zoners do not
As to MovementLast year’s message about movement emphasized exercise, so this year’s will summarize those points and highlight other crucial aspects of physical (in)activity. Exercise. Only 25% of us receive the substantial health benefits that come from following the recommended 75-150 minutes of weekly aerobic activity and twice-weekly muscle-strengthening sessions. This standard does not require excessive time, a personal trainer,
Really?What a counterintuitive title for a message on generosity. At
They Got it Together!Researchers have identified Blue Zones, where people
Susan O’Brien
Founder, Hail Merry