“Personal power” is a catch-all term given to our ability to create our reality. This power is what enables us to step out of bed just as much as it empowers us to write a book, influence a team or dissolve a cold. As important as this power is, it …
The Yellow Chakra and The Office Bully
It’s a normal workday and you arrive at your desk. Ready to load up your computer, you receive a quick tap on the shoulder. “Hey, is it done yet?” your peer asks, referring to the project you’re working on together. Of course you didn’t choose to work with him; in …
300K Young Children Diagnosed with Depression?
I don’t know about you, but seeing this headline alone touches my conscience in way that says, “This isn’t right.” This news story was covered on OANN news (interesting how the article for this report is not on the website). When we’re talking about “depression,” we’re referring to an in-depth …
3 Info Crutches That Dull Creative Powers
We’re inundated with information today. In western society, access to the mobile phone provides access to information in all its colorful forms. Truth. Twists. Full-fledged falsehoods. We’re used to it. What we’re also used to is the crutch-mentality this abundance delivers. The “crutch” in this sense is the reduced emphasis …
The Metaphysics of Affirmations That Empower
Scan the self-help book section and you’ll find an abundance of texts that cover this topic of affirmations. What exactly is an affirmation? Split the word and you have “affirm,” which is a declaration or statement. Stronger than merely stating something, affirming holds an energy behind it. Gusto. NOTE: Affirmations …
A Gentleman’s Guide to Mindset & Purpose
Enter the Gentleman’s Movement. The Internet is being flooded with websites, promotions and books about what it means to be a gentleman. You will find this movement in unison with fashion and the women’s movement. Advice is given to men from women, from men, from people who declare themselves the …
7 Mind Skills for Clarity in Chaos
Whether you’re in a professional environment or personal sphere, seeing clearly when “shit hits the fan” will enable you make optimal decisions. You see, I don’t believe in the concept of just freaking out. As a gentleman and professional, I don’t “lose my mind,” lose my temper or go out …
Deep Connection with the Power of Eye Contact
“The eyes are the windows to your soul.” – William Shakespeare They’re also the doors. When we walk inside, we enter another’s house. We gain access to their rooms, the closets, the places where they cleanse, purify. And depending on how comfortable the host becomes with us, these rooms will …
Practical Yin-Yang for Daily Living
The above image is one of those iconic symbols all may recognize when seen. “Light and dark,” some might say. “Good and evil!” others might shout. “Ah I know what that’s about,” still others may reply, “It’s that man-woman opposites attract thing.” I’m not going to dig into an answer; …
Is Your Job Description Successful?
Question: Is your job description successful? Every employer’s answer should be, “absolutely.” Even if you feel like your worst pitch could never grab the attention of candidates you seek, fear not because: Every description that every employer has ever created, posted anywhere, at any point in time on the Internet …
A Cure for Divisiveness – Hidden in Plain Sight
Where is the best place to hide something? Directly in front of us, because we quickly assume the thing that’s missing must be far away to be considered “disappeared.” This same idea can be applied to the loaded word, “divisiveness.” This term is chock full of meaning, layers and arouses …
The Mindset That Paralyzes Your Job Interviews
Congratulations, Mill. You have a job interview! Mill sets the phone down; the company he’s always wanted to work with, since he actually thought about working not long ago, actually called him and scheduled to have him come in for a one-on-one meet with the hiring manager. No interruptions. No …
Communication: From Mere Talk to Art Form
When was the last time you had a quality, deep, mind-penetrating conversation? The kind that you and everyone else involved departed from with a sense of wonder and forethought; you actually wanted to learn more about what you talked about. Either you were heated to a point you wanted to …
When You Have to Hide Your Intelligence
Imagine this: You’re speaking to someone and because the person may feel afraid, intimidated or insecure about your ways of thought, you hold back, put on a mask and go on with the conversation. Inward, you’re suppressing. Suppressing what? – The scope of your thoughts and where you want to …
Can You Become Divergent?
The Divergent Series captured minds (and hearts) with its futuristic, apocalyptic-style scenes and the idea that people can be categorized by personality type. It’s not far off from truth. Ever hear of the Myers-Briggs or the DISC Assessment? Each attempt to give us an analysis of our temperament / personality …
Gentleman Conversation
One principle of SAGE learning states we can gain wisdom from personal experience. Sometimes this means putting the smallest detail under a microscope and examining it for meaning. Often what happens is we begin to recognize the potential in every circumstance. The inner light bulb switches on and we start …
2 Child Super Powers Adults Need to Regain
When you were young, did you know you had super powers? Choose a time when you were a kid and had to do something difficult. It could be anything. Maybe you faced a tough math problem in school or you just couldn’t figure out how something worked. For me, I …