(Great fears are barriers to experiencing your real life.) When was the most recent time you were verbally appreciated? When was the most recent time you told someone you appreciated them? Appreciation is major mojo, big energy, life affirming, attractive and, quite frequently, rare. It was difficult for me to affirm others because my cup …

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement, or enlightenment.) “ children are innate scientists, probing, puttering, experimenting with the possible and impossible in a confused local universe. Children and scientists share an outlook on life. If I do this, what will happen? is both the motto of the child at play and the defining refrain of …

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.) “What did I do that was unfriendly, unsocial, or uncaring?” Coaching Point: At first glance you make not like this Great Question. It seems to be looking in the wrong direction. Its value is in being open to see yourself. Fully. Aware. We all mess …

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) Trial-and-error is a tried-and-true approach to life. The issue with it is people seem to focus on the error part. When something they try doesn’t work out they get all self-judgmental. “That was dumb.” “I shouldn’t have done that.” …

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Differentiation is a life skill. Seeing differentiation adds to the richness of life experiences. The subtle effect of a shade of paint in the painting, of a bit of spice in the recipe, a half-note in the …

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.) “Why have a tranquil mind?” Coaching Point: A tranquil mind is not a little gift. A tranquil mind radiates peace. A tranquil mind is open to receiving inspiration, magic even. A tranquil mind acts quickly when action is called for. To develop a tranquil mind, …