Category Archive: Passion

The Art of Restless Contentment

Contentment is peaceful, not passive.

“Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.”— Thomas A. Edison

Be content with the present and restless for what’s next. 

Restless contentment believes tomorrow can be better. Aspirational contentment honors talent, respects potential, enjoys today, and steps toward the future.

Admire to Inspire

You ignite a fire when you admire.

Tabitha pulled the novella Carrie from the trash and pushed her husband to finish it. Stephen King resisted. His wife persisted. Carrie succeeded wildly and changed their lives.

We learn to believe in ourselves when someone else believes in us.

Here’s how.

3 Pursuits that Set You Free

Need reveals lack. The more you need something, the less you have it. A hungry belly lacks food. Leaders who need status lack self-confidence. 3 dangers of pursuit: #1. Persecution: Need persecutes.  The… Continue reading

How Energy Increases, Strength Grows, and the Seduction of Doing Easy Things is Resisted

You don’t find strength while snoozing in a hammock or snacking at the movies. Expand potential by doing things that require energy and strength. Strength rises when you do hard things. No challenge… Continue reading

Living for Something Bigger than Yourself: The Obsession of Successful Leaders

Rise above self-obsession so you can live for something bigger than yourself. You might be self-obsessed if you: Always know the “right” way. Can’t take criticism. Make excuses for your flaws, frailties, and… Continue reading

How to Move any Leadership Aspiration to Reality

Aspiration is the beginning of leadership. Clarify leadership’s 3 aspirations: Personal growth: Who do you aspire to become? Talent development: How will you develop yourself and others? Leadership achievement: What do you aspire… Continue reading