There’s Only One Way to Coast — DOWNHILL
“It’s so easy to slip.” Lowell George, founding member of Little Feat Complacency is the root of all backsliding. Have you ever accomplished something you thought was a big challenge, felt great, then found yourself somewhat down a few weeks later? Not uncommon — even astronaut Buzz Aldrin reportedly got depressed after walking on the […]
Are You Broadcasting a Positive Attitude?
I recently finished a useful book on the benefits of positive interactions with others in your life: Broadcasting Happiness The Science of Igniting and Sustaining Positive Change. We’re all “broadcasting” our attitude to others, whether good or bad. In this book, former newscaster and positive psychology advocate Michelle Gielan shares her ideas on how to be a positive […]
10 Success Lessons from The Grateful Dead
The Grateful Dead did a three-night concert series here at Soldier Field in Chicago over the 4th of July weekend to celebrate 50 years (!) of their long, strange trip. Two decades have passed since their legendary lead guitarist Jerry Garcia died, yet the remaining four original band members (Phil Lesh, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and […]
Got a Morning Success Ritual?
Top of the Morning! Begin your day with a Morning Success Ritual to prime your mind for the day. How do you start your morning — do you hit the snooze button 2 or 3 times, then jump up at the last minute? Do you set a world record for the fastest shower, throw […]