What Are You Capable Of?

A few weeks ago I was at Orangetheory Fitness Princeton. We were instructed to move to the rowers for a 500 meter row. As we headed over, our coach Brian was motivating us with possible row times. As I was walking past him he looked at me and asked, “Can...

Stepping Stones

Have you ever tried to cross a creek where you had to strategically search for each stepping stone so you could successfully traverse the creek without ending up in the water? If so, then you know how much thought is involved. You ask yourself repeatedly, “Will...

How Brave Are You?

Recently I have been helping edit my daughter’s college essay. It is an amazing story of courage and bravery when she was put in an incredibly uncomfortable, and some would argue dangerous, situation. As I read her story over and over again, the lightbulb...

Motivational Monday!

Do you ever hit the snooze button on your alarm clock? We all have surely succumb to this convenient temptation at some point in our life. What if you discovered it is one of the worst things you could do to yourself physically and emotionally but also metaphorically....

Be All That You Can Be

Last night I presented at a board meeting. I was invited to their season kick-off meeting to inspire and stimulate enthusiasm for the upcoming year — think locker room speech only without the locker room and everyone was wearing a suit. In the speech, I referenced the...

Do You Have a Minute?

Have you ever had anyone peek their head into your office (or even at home) and ask, “Do you have a minute?” Many of us have been in that situation. Do you remember how you responded? Most people would likely say, “Of course, come on in.” ...