It’s not too late to finish 2015 strong. There is still time to accomplish some great results. In order to do it, though, you may need to have a shift in thinking. Let’s examine a mindset that will really move you forward even now. In our book, we talk about the “Empowerment Mentality” in which […]
It’s that time of year again. It’s time to give thanks. To change things up a bit, I wanted to thank you on behalf of Simply great Lives. I’m grateful for all the people who read this blog. I’m thankful that you are willing to explore the ideas we express here. And I’m glad you […]
Here is a whole cornucopia of examples of people’s passions and positive impacts. Often, a passion was ignited by a significant experience. It leads to action that has a deliberate and positive impact in the lives of other people. As you look over the list–the cornucopia–consider your own formative life experiences and what you are […]
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 […]
Often when we talk to people about opportunities we provide, they start considering the cost – the monetary cost and the cost of their time. But people often don’t consider the cost of sameness. What is the cost of staying the same? Let’s talk about it. First let’s assume that there is a part of […]
As we approach the gift giving season, you may be looking for some good ideas for gifts. I usually re-post a list I created for Steam Engine Financial Coaching years ago. If you want to see the full list of Inexpensive Gifts, you can click here. This year, though, I thought I would focus instead […]
I recently acquired a new sense of responsibility. I’m feeling the need to step up and get better at helping people to get deliberate and focused in having a positive impact. Interestingly, this sense of responsibility is for the people who will not have that positive impact because I stood by and let someone else […]
Being passionate about what we’re doing makes a world of difference. I didn’t used to know how important it is to be in touch with and utilize my passions. I figured I have a Master’s Degree in social work and I’m pretty much wired to make a difference in people’s lives. So I assumed it […]
I have heard some people say that God calls us in our area of weakness. That way when it happens we won’t take credit for it, but we’ll give God the credit. Let’s talk about it. I suspect that this belief comes from 2 Cor 12:6-10 where it says: Even if I should choose to […]
