Our eBook “Become the Boss of You” touches on many topics. None is more important than open-mindedness. Let’s embark on a candid exploration of attitudes and open-mindedness. These are abstract concepts and powerful mental patterns that shape our lives. They can either propel us forward or hold us back, often operating in the background of […]
In 1960, Dr. Jane Goodall discovered that chimpanzees make and use tools. This was considered an outstanding achievement of twentieth-century scholarship. If the chimps can create and use their tools, is it not reasonable to think we can better master our own? “The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” – Jane Goodall. Developing […]
Playing with Exercise. Can we learn from a small child to make our exercise routine better? More than you might imagine. As early as chapter two of the book entitled Become the Boss of You, we introduce the idea of treating things like planting a seed. If we can wrap our heads around thinking of […]
The father of aerobics, a pioneer — Dr. Keneth Cooper, the father of aerobics, is a shining example of unwavering dedication. In the ’60s and ’70s, he stood firm when his theories were met with skepticism and viewed as unconventional. Despite some believing exercise was a risky pursuit, Cooper persisted in advocating for the benefits […]
Let’s start by looking at Glinda, the good witch of the South in The Wizard of Oz. In my opinion, she represents the tremendous female qualities we get from nature. This representation of female energy is just a part of what we inherited from our millions of years of evolution. Glinda is portrayed with great […]
Germinating seeds into sprouts One of the principles in our first book is to think of the tiny seed to the giant oak concept. Simply put, we need to start very small and nurture the smallest successes in order for the seed to sprout. It’s like planting a seed for your garden. At first, it […]
Just for fun, let’s start with a test. Ask ten acquaintances for some spare change, and chances are, most will happily toss you a coin or two! However, if you ask the same group for a slice of their precious time, prepare for a new level of excuses! The change in body language, voice inflection, […]
When my children were young, we played a game. I told them there was a yearly battle between Old Man Winter and the young, beautiful Princess of Spring every February. Then, I would ask them if they thought the young princess had already won the season and we would see no more snow. We would take […]