All of us experience setbacks from time to time. Rejection from prospects. Criticism from a client or boss. Illness or injury at the worst time imaginable. Cancellation of a project. Maybe even failure. When several setbacks happen at once, though, or in quick succession, it can start to grind you down. It can feel like the world is against you. Here’s the thing, though: If we’re completely honest with ourselves, it’s not the setbacks themselves …
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I seldom post the content of other authors here on my blog page. Not that there aren’t some excellent authors out there, but generally, it’s my voice people come to hear on this platform. Nonetheless, I’m making an exception in this case. This wonderful and generous woman, Sally Keys, approached me to share her work. As a fan of mine, she knew the sorts of things that I value, and she wrote what I think …
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I make my living helping people rewire their brains for a happier and more successful life. Whether I’m doubling your sales or eliminating your anxiety, my passion is the same; to give you back choice. Emotionally healthy individuals have choice about their lives. Should I do this job or that? Should I stay in this relationship or leave? Should I engage socially with this group or another? Should I eat that chocolate death bomb or …
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I was standing on the shores of Lake Champlain. It was a beautiful winter day, and I was looking out at the ice flows, amazed at what I saw. It really was stunning. Now, I had warm clothes on, so I wasn’t cold or anything. Suddenly though, as I was admiring the view, a voice in my head said: “Well… better go now!” And I thought: “Okay.” Then I turned around and started to walk …
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Let me show you one of my favorite “routines”: Often, when I’m doing a gig, I’ll look for the shyest, most reserved-looking volunteer I can find. Then I’ll hypnotize her — normally it’s a woman, though not always — into believing that she’s a motivational speaker. Here’s the result: This is funny! It always gets folks laughing, cheering, and screaming. In fact, even though I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve done this …
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