There are many different ways we can make a meaningful contribution to society. I just attended an awesome seminar by Amazing Women International to help me be more effective at getting out Simply Great Lives’ message. It was an impressive gathering of women, each with her own message and deep desire to make a difference […]
John and I are putting the finishing touches on our book, “Splash: Increase Your Life’s Impact.” I am really blessed to be writing the stories of seven people and their journey to their calling. I’ve completed the first three stories and have found this theme: We all have a need for affirmation, for other people […]
I heard an excellent story about persistence on the radio. A woman called him and shared that she felt God had called her to work as a CPA. It sounded to me like the CPA test has four parts to it. She finally passed the final part after taking the test for the fourteenth time. […]
We need to have people in our lives that are a positive influence. Our peeps–the people we hang around, not chick-shaped marshmallows–effect us in many different ways. They will often either help us or hinder us in living our calling. Take some time today to evaluate the people you spend time with. Following is a […]
Having money provides more options for living are calling. Of course, having a higher-paying job helps a lot. Following are some other tips for having more money and, therefore, more options and living your calling. Use some good, old-fashioned money management techniques 1. Use a zero-based written monthly spending plan. 2. Use cash envelopes for […]
It is possible to have energy to focus on our calling. Here are a few tips. 1. Sped time with positive people. Positive energy is contagious. Hang out with people who build you up and see what’s good in life. 2. Limit your exposure to negative people. Some people can suck the life out […]
We have found that time, energy and money are essential components of living our calling. This week we’re looking at how to get more of these three precious resources in our lives. Today, let’s look at how we can have more time to discover our purpose and live our legacy. 1. Use time blocking. Time […]
Mindfulness is a way to feed your brain positive stuff–from the inside. I like to remind people that our thoughts very much effect our experience of life. They can be positive and have a positive effect or they can be negative and have a negative effect. Therefore, it’s important for us to manage our own […]
Who doesn’t love a good story? Listening to encouraging stories helps us focus on what is possible in our lives and in our world. We will achieve more for our calling when we focus on these kinds of positive things. I recently heard one of these encouraging stories. I have the TED app on my […]
Kudos to CVS Pharmacy for their commitment to stop selling tobacco products. It’s refreshing to hear about a business that has enough integrity to make its actions match its values. Naturally, CVS will see a reduction in revenues. This decision therefore shows a real commitment to promoting health. It’s tempting to ignore things that don’t […]
