“I told him a bunch of times, but he just won’t listen.” I hear this type of phrase a lot. Sometimes this sort of thing comes up in our seminars where people are struggling with how to make an impact with their life. This type of phrase comes up when we ignore the first law […]
It’s that time of year again to make new years resolutions. It seems like every year we set new years resolutions that last only for a month or two. I think this type of goal setting actually does more harm than good. The reason this does more harm is that we set a pattern of […]
Is where you are your purpose? Is your career your purpose or is it something else? Where You Are I’ve heard some people say that wherever you’re at, that’s your purpose. This even gets spiritualized. People say wherever God puts you, that’s your purpose. I think this really is just a way to chicken out […]
At times I find myself hiding out. I’m hanging back hoping no one will notice me. I let other people go first. I wait for someone else to initiate. I stay safe and hidden. This hiding type of behavior is contrary to getting out there and making a difference. When I make a difference, I […]
Often we think of love as a feeling. Love is a feeling, but we often forget that love is also an action. Love responds. It doesn’t just sit idle. Pursuing your calling and making an impact in the world, really is your love in action. That’s why it’s so important to connect with your passion. […]
I’ve spent quite a bit of money on personal development programs, and I am seeing this pay off for me in measurable results. Some of you may know that I (John) also provide training on a contract basis for the Linux Foundation. I get to geek out on computer software (my first career). The first […]
It’s the season for giving. I love Christmas. I like the decorations, and the music. My kids like getting things for Christmas. I like watching them receive. But sometimes I wonder if Christmas is a season of giving, or if it really is a season of getting? Giving/Getting Tension There seems to be a tension […]
Living safe and secure is the enemy of finishing well. When we live safe and secure, we avoid risk – all kinds of risk. We avoid failing. We avoid looking awkward and foolish. So we don’t try new things. We stick to our “regular programmed” schedule and our to-do list because we know we can […]
It is common for people to associate the term ‘calling’ with an activity. We say, “I’ve found my calling,” when we discover something we’re good at. But here at Simply Great Lives, we use the word ‘calling’ to refer to your outcome. This is the impact that you create in the world. Let’s talk about […]
Sometimes it’s useful to look at things from a different angle. We each get the same 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to spend however we choose. What is the best use of these hours, days and months? What do we want to pour our life into? The trick […]
