(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.) Reading several books recently about wealth – its attributes, myths, and meaning – one of the recurring themes was guilt. Most often mentioned as an emotion experienced by people who had ascended to wealth from middle- or…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.) What do you own? Things and stuff? Land and real estate? Freedom? Ideas and creativity? Yes to all of those. And no. Epictetus, a slave in Rome, later freed, later still banished to Greece, was a philosopher who said…

(Great fears are barriers to experiencing your real life.) This has been a popular topic for years, but it’s one I’ve never really bought into. The reason is Fear of Success is nearly always fronting for one or more other issues. A fear of ‘the other shoe dropping’ is common, a euphemism for expecting to…

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.) “What rules am I following that I wish I could break?” Coaching Point: The answers to this Great Question are evoked through three inquiries. To begin, what are the rules you’re following and who established them? Did you learn them yourself or merely inherit them?…