(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Awake is good. You probably become awake each day. Awake is the opposite of asleep. But few people are conscious. To be conscious is to be awake — and aware. To be conscious is to be able…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   It seems that most people enjoy having a feeling of being connected to others. At least they enjoy it more than feeling isolated and alone! You are connected when you share values with another. When there…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   You commit to things you want to do, while duty is a should. If you are in a long-term marriage “for the sake of the children”, then it is duty that keeps you there. If you…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Risk is risk, nothing more, nothing less. Investors take risks and gamblers take risks. However, each of these types deal with risk differently. An investor looks at an opportunity, determines if it is appropriate for their…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   You’re going to die! Now that we have that out of the way the power in this distinction is in the approach, the focus, the energy and the results. You may exist in this world for…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Coasting is a useful activity. You are coasting when you’re making progress, relative to your environment, without effort. Your progress is the result of previously established momentum and direction. Times you may want to coast are…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   When you know who you really are, that is to say, your values, you know when to remain firm and when to yield. It’s the old metaphor of the tree with strong roots and a limber…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   These two words are often used interchangeably but they have a very different meaning to people who primarily build their business through attraction rather than promotion. When you receive a referral someone is being sent to…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   You may know people who are judgmental. Somewhere along the way you may have been judged by them yourself. If you have, you know how it feels. When someone is judged there is an implied or…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   What do you think about when you give a gift to someone? Are you trying to please them? That would be pretty normal – you don’t usually try to irritate someone with a gift! But what…