There are always reasons to quit There are always roadblocks that seem too big There are always those who tell you that you suck There are thousands who point out to you the problems that lie ahead. You can listen to them and wonder forever what would have happened if…
Captain Picard used to say "Make It So" People would then scurry and use their minds and machines to make stuff happen. What if your words were just as powerful? What would you make? First of all, all that is in your life at this moment you already made You…
We often come up against rules that constrain our beliefs. We want something and then we think of reasons why we can't have it We believe it is beyond our reach and so we longingly suffer or resent those who have what we want,. I have one question---Whatever it is…
You hear the phrase "I'd give anything to have ____________ I'd do anything to be ___________________________ As a coach, I hear people say, those phrases all the time. Then when we look at what is required, some quickly backtrack and remain where they are If the truth is that you…
We all want to be happy. Yet it seems that this is some elusive impossibility. What is the secret to happiness? We know it is not in having stuff, but it happens inside. When you live locked in a CAGE, that is, buried under old guilt, stories, perceptions, and all…
Next in Breaking the CAGE, you get to the natural consequences of creating and then achieving. You GROW Everything is either growing or decaying at every second of the day. In the natural world and in the spiritual world as well. Our opportunity is to focus the growth and pick…
While we change we also want to achieve things To start with, everything is usually about money, status, and power. We have created a horrifying religion around those things. The truth is that Purpose, Prosperity, and Joy are far more important. Yes, Prosperity includes money and plenty of it, but…
When it is time to make things happen When you have had enough of the old way What does it take to BREAkK the CAGE Well the first element is C = Change Out with the old and in with the new. Sometimes it is in huge amounts and sometimes…
When I compare myself to others, I usually feel bad I think I don't measure up That often makes me abandon or shrink my goals Then I complain and grumble that things are against me and I can't catch a break Then I excuse all my messes and nothing changes…
Grumble, When I was locked in a CAGE - A prison of my own making, I very often compared my lot to that of others. Coming off poorly, I abandoned my goals then I would grumble. I would complain about how others had breaks and good luck and everything was…
I have abandoned so many things in my life Things I said I was going to do. Promises I made to myself and others. The rear-view mirror might be littered with such things. then I get discouraged I believed I could not get them I told myself stories about what…
Mort and I will be going to LA to speak at the Best You EXPO. It is happening this weekend at the LA Convention Center. Tons of people, lots of amazing folks will be there. Are you going? Are you attending virtually? Are you on a growth journey? It is…
We seem to compare everything We judge ourselves wanting often when we look at others. What if the truth is that you are enough just as you are? We all want to grow and be more and better, but we use the measuring stick of someone else's accomplishments. What if…
We live in a world where the only thing that seems to matter is how much more we have than someone else How many more likes or how much more money Why do we do that? Does it even matter? How many dreams are lost because we come off unfavorably…
Procrastination is the slow death of dreams Why do you procrastinate I know why I used to do that I also know what it cost me. I have learned to end procrastination I choose to live my life, not watch. I had a T-shirt that said, "Die Trying - Not…
FEAR A terrifying work Fear is an imaginary thing It is only a chemical cocktail in the bloodstream Most fear has nothing to do with physical danger. Most fear prevents us from doing what we want to do We imagine some outcome, We believe it will be bad. That belief…
Do you live locked in a CAGE? Do you live longing for things you know others have and you want? Do you feel trapped behind bars where you can see the freedom, you want but can't reach it? You have a right to a life of Purpose, Prosperity, and Joy.…
Change is what happens all the time, like every minute Resisting change is unprofitable. Resisting change is frustrating Instead, master the elements of change Master your stance to life Chat is your Core Context? How do you see the world around you? Do you want a life of purpose, Prosperity,…
Insanity is a funny word. Not seeing the world as it is. Not having a healthy relationship with reality. Another definition is trying to force new results without changing what you're doing. Einstein is credited with saying that doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Are…
What is pain? There is physical pain. I woke up this morning with a bad headache. That presented me with a great opportunity and a wonderful story There is emotional pain. That can come from a variety of places. What do we do with that pain and how can we…
I met a miracle today A 21-year-old man who was wise way beyond his years He was a guest on my podcast which will be out on April 4th. Difficult upbringing in the projects with 9 people in a 2 bd apartment. No bitterness, no anger, such choices!! Anger, on…
Barriers are things in the way. A block in the road. Something unexpected like a fallen tree. A detour that takes you the long way around. Those are examples we all know and barriers we have seen. what about those invisible barriers.? They are the tough ones. The stories in…
Perpetual Joy Being Happy every day That is within your reach I know it sounds impossible. Sok start with one minute Can you be joyful for one minute? Just because you said so? Can you decide to be happy despite external circumstances? You can if you want to,. Or you…
Introduction by Kellan Fluckiger regarding his talks on Fear at the Best You Expo, 2023 in Los Angeles.