(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Struggle is an indicator that something is off, ill-timed, poorly prepared, or beyond an obvious solution. When struggle rears its head pause and re-look at the situation. Most people won’t do that. They confront struggle with renewed…

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.) “Do I have a support system or do I have to support a system?” Coaching Point: A support system – at least an effective one – is a multi-faceted structure. Multiple parts of a whole, each acting for a different purpose. That’s what makes it…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement, or enlightenment.) “Americans always do the right thing,after they’ve tried everything else.” Winston Churchill Coaching Point: Churchill was a friend and fan of America. His comment was not intended as a ‘knock’ against it, rather an observation of how the USA processes and progresses. But his view has a…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Petrichor: The smell of fresh rain on dry earth. (Yes, I had to look it up.) The smell bursts from the sudden interaction of dry, parched earth with fresh raindrops. It doesn’t last long. After a few moments, the…