Category Archives: Mindset

Planning for a long/big vacation

Obviously, I have a theme this week! My family and I have left for 3 weeks in Park City, UT.  Some have wondered, how can you possibly do that?  Well, it isn’t always easy, and the key is planning.  Planning … Continue reading

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Getting ready for “camp”

Later this next week, I will be heading to Colorado for a silent meditation retreat.  Yes, I know that seems daunting but it’s not all completely silent, AND I am leaving a household of three boys who make a lot … Continue reading

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Can work/business and life be combined?

Recently, I have been thinking about this a lot.  I see lots on business owners who feel it’s either or…”I’m on vacation, and I shouldn’t do ANY work.”  OR “I can’t leave the office because I have to be HERE.”  … Continue reading

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Creating “two-fers” in your life

When I coach and train financial planners to become financial life planners, we often talk about finding “two-fers”.  Two-fers are when you can pull together 2 things that someone wants in their life into a single solution or action.  I … Continue reading

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Do you have total well-being?

Another book I have finished is “Well-Being” The Five Essential Elements.” By Tom Rath and Dr. James Harter.  Tom Rath brought us the Strengthsfinder assessment.  And just “Strengthsfinder 2.0” there is a secret code in the book that allows you … Continue reading

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Your relationship with money

I just finished reading Geneen Roth’s new book called “Lost & Found”.  She has written a number of books, mostly on eating issues, including the NY Times Bestseller “Women, Food & God”.  I read that one too.  In short, Geneen … Continue reading

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Understanding Your Work Rhythms

Recently, I have been thinking about how I like to work.  Some people prefer to have an even rhythm or energy level to their work life.  I am starting to think that I prefer a high-intensity schedule balanced with periodic … Continue reading

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The importance of success habits

“Success habits” are not routines.  Many of us have routines that actually don’t support the success that we want to achieve.  They are comfortable, we know them, but they don’t really do anything for us.  Maybe it’s when you get … Continue reading

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Making lemonade

Ok, so I’m writing this from the Washington Dulles airport. My plane is “broken”, and we’re going to leave at least 2 ½ hours late. So, what to do? Take a deep breath, charge up the laptop and head over … Continue reading

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Why I love my Kindle

Ok, I admit it…I still have a Kindle.  Maybe I’ll get an iPad this year.  In the meantime, I feel freed and inspired to have my Kindle.  I’m one of those readers who has multiple books going at the same … Continue reading

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