(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   It’s pretty clear to most people that hanging around toxic environments is not useful. Toxics include – chemicals, fluids, and fumes; certain foods, drinks, and drugs; companies, relationships, and relatives; organizations, ‘messiahs,’ and movements. In short…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   “. . . and that’s the truth,” he said emphatically. “Wow, that’s amazing. Where did you learn that?” “Yesterday at lunch I overheard a guy at the next table. He had all the facts.” “So…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “All permanent change is internal.” Steve Straus   Coaching Point: When you want to affect a change in your life it’s useful to have some supporting processes and systems in place to assist you in the change. Such as goals, reminders, scales, timers, meetings, etc. These…

(Attainments are levels of growth along a path of development.)   > Read Attainment levels from bottom to top . < Level 5 – Knowing All the levels below rely on thinking, mind stuff. As good as thinking is, there’s more for you – a gut feeling, a flash of insight, inspiration. Knowing comes…