(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   We are only as effective as our emotions allow us to be. It is, therefore, vitally important to be aware of your emotions, to resolve any which are not useful, and to use the rest to your best…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Over many years a lot has been written about how to create what you want to Be, Do, or Have and it can all be summarized into four steps. First, THINK about what you want. For example, do…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Events happen all day, every day. They are external. What you experience is internal. For instance, hearing the word “strawberry” is not the same as tasting a strawberry. What you experience is a function of — among other…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Do you suspect that all is not as it seems in “reality?” Have you had the experience of a sudden unexplainable shift in perspective or a skipped beat in the passage of time? Most people have and most…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Two great tools of highly successful people are: they have a short-term memory for failure and a long-term memory for success. Everyone has the experience of having a desired outcome not work out, a “failure,” if you will…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   – to You. – to consciousness – to life – to matter – to light – to energy From nothing (No-Thing)   Coaching Point: This progression (or one of its variants) has been observed for millennia. A lot…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Many people think of themselves as not being creative. Usually it’s because they think of creativity as part of the classic arts — painting, sculpting, writing, composing, dance, and such — the “big” creative activities. That’s unfortunate because…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   It’s easy to get wrapped up in trying to figure everything out. Your mind is a wonderful thing. Thinking, planning, and discerning are all useful tools, but they become hindrances when overdone. Life is unimaginably complex and constantly…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   Your happiness is entirely your own responsibility. No one else can ensure your happiness. No one else can prevent your happiness, either.   Coaching Point: How’s it going for you so far?   Copyright 2007 Steve Straus. All…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   In your tool box of life it’s useful to have a set of great questions, questions you have thought about, prepared, and are instantly ready to ask when the opportunity arises. You can get powerful guidance from the…