Transforming Monday

The riddle of Cottleston Pie from Winnie The Pooh, is a meditation on accepting our strengths, our weaknesses, and understanding what our own inner nature is. A fly can't bird but a bird can fly... understand who you are and what you were made for. A fish can't whistle and neither can I... understand your limitations, and learn to accept and, if desired, change them. Why does a chicken? ... Why do you do what you do? Why do you make the same choices over and over?  Why do you repeat the same patterns in your life? Understanding yourself is the key to learning how to get where and what you want out of life. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday

The riddle of Cottleston Pie from Winnie The Pooh, is a meditation on accepting our strengths, our weaknesses, and understanding what our own inner nature is. A fly can't bird but a bird can fly... understand who you are and what you were made for. A fish can't whistle and neither can I... understand your limitations, and learn to accept and, if desired, change them. Why does a chicken? ... Why do you do what you do? Why do you make the same choices over and over?  Why do you repeat the same patterns in your life? Understanding yourself is the key to learning how to get where and what you want out of life. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday

Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh is always busy.  He runs around from task to task, never really taking time to appreciate where he is or who he is with.  In Tao of Pooh, Rabbit is the "Bisy Backson".You've heard it said that life is all about the journey, not the destination.  Well, if you're like Rabbit, you'll miss the most important things in life that are often right in front of your face.    Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday  

Rabbit from Winnie the Pooh is always busy.  He runs around from task to task, never really taking time to appreciate where he is or who he is with.  In Tao of Pooh, Rabbit is the "Bisy Backson".You've heard it said that life is all about the journey, not the destination.  Well, if you're like Rabbit, you'll miss the most important things in life that are often right in front of your face.    Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday  

Looking for that 'special someone'? Tired of the seemingly endless string of failed relationships? Trust me.... it's not them, it's you. Take a page from "The Married Guy's Guide To Dating" and find the happiness you deserve. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday

Looking for that 'special someone'? Tired of the seemingly endless string of failed relationships? Trust me.... it's not them, it's you. Take a page from "The Married Guy's Guide To Dating" and find the happiness you deserve. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday iTunes/TransformingMonday

We took a trip to Kennedy space Center today, and one thing stood out. The space program was a triumph of those who dreamed big, who dared to dream impossible dreams. In today's pessimistic world, we need more dreamers, more crazy ones, more people who believe nothing is impossible. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com

We took a trip to Kennedy space Center today, and one thing stood out. The space program was a triumph of those who dreamed big, who dared to dream impossible dreams. In today's pessimistic world, we need more dreamers, more crazy ones, more people who believe nothing is impossible. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com

Don't Be Piglet “The play-it-safe pessimists of the world never accomplish much of anything, because they don't look clearly and objectively at situations, they don't recognize or believe in their own abilities to overcome even the smallest amount of risk.” They say that leaders are readers.  One book that impacted my life, and I know will impact yours, is the Tao of Pooh. In today's episode, we discuss not being Piglet when it comes to facing the fear that comes with trying new things.  Piglet, as the photo above says, hesitates.  He's worried about what could happen. When we try new things, fear and worry naturally come into play.  We worry about what could happen, we worry about what others might say, we worry about what people could think of us if we're not successful. All of these things, these presuppositions, stop us from living the lives we truly desire. Don't be Piglet. Don't worry about what others could think or say because, honestly, they'll be sniping at you no matter if your successful or not simply because they lack the courage to go after their dreams. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com  

Don't Be Piglet “The play-it-safe pessimists of the world never accomplish much of anything, because they don't look clearly and objectively at situations, they don't recognize or believe in their own abilities to overcome even the smallest amount of risk.” They say that leaders are readers.  One book that impacted my life, and I know will impact yours, is the Tao of Pooh. In today's episode, we discuss not being Piglet when it comes to facing the fear that comes with trying new things.  Piglet, as the photo above says, hesitates.  He's worried about what could happen. When we try new things, fear and worry naturally come into play.  We worry about what could happen, we worry about what others might say, we worry about what people could think of us if we're not successful. All of these things, these presuppositions, stop us from living the lives we truly desire. Don't be Piglet. Don't worry about what others could think or say because, honestly, they'll be sniping at you no matter if your successful or not simply because they lack the courage to go after their dreams. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com  

So, it's the second day of the New Year.... are you already overwhelmed?  Are you looking at your list of goals/outcomes for the year and wondering how you're ever going to get them accomplished? We all do.   What can make you different than 70% of the rest of the world is not quitting by Feburary 1st. Yep, that's true.  70% of the people who make New Year's Resolutions have quit by February 1st.  Some of the reasons are: They're overwhelmed They have no plan They have no discipline They see one failure as the end of everything Their resolutions are incongruent with who they are. Don't be that person. Don't be the person that stumbles once and quits. I promise you, if you grind it out during the tough times, you'll be rewarded beyond your expectations. Remember - Your growth is more about who you want to be and not just about what you want to do. Join me on the journey and I promise, 6 months from now, you won't recognize who you used to be. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com

So, it's the second day of the New Year.... are you already overwhelmed?  Are you looking at your list of goals/outcomes for the year and wondering how you're ever going to get them accomplished? We all do.   What can make you different than 70% of the rest of the world is not quitting by Feburary 1st. Yep, that's true.  70% of the people who make New Year's Resolutions have quit by February 1st.  Some of the reasons are: They're overwhelmed They have no plan They have no discipline They see one failure as the end of everything Their resolutions are incongruent with who they are. Don't be that person. Don't be the person that stumbles once and quits. I promise you, if you grind it out during the tough times, you'll be rewarded beyond your expectations. Remember - Your growth is more about who you want to be and not just about what you want to do. Join me on the journey and I promise, 6 months from now, you won't recognize who you used to be. Connect with us on: Facebook.com/TransformingMonday Twitter.com/XformMonday TransformingMonday.com

  So your life isn't where you thought it would be 12 months ago.  You're still struggling with the same challenges, stuck in the same job, living in the same place, etc., and it seems like for all you've 'done' this year... ...not one thing has changed. It's time.  Time to have that difficult conversation with yourself.  Time to be brutally honest with yourself and own up to the reality that it is your choices, your decisions, that are responsible for you being where you are. I know nobody really wants to hear that.  They'd rather blame other people and things outside of themselves for everything that's gone wrong in their lives. Fact is, you're the only person present at every disaster in your life. You're responsible for you.   Nobody else. If you're not where you want to be, then it's time to have that difficult conversation.   Check us out at: TransformingMonday.com Facebook.com/TransformingMonday

  So your life isn't where you thought it would be 12 months ago.  You're still struggling with the same challenges, stuck in the same job, living in the same place, etc., and it seems like for all you've 'done' this year... ...not one thing has changed. It's time.  Time to have that difficult conversation with yourself.  Time to be brutally honest with yourself and own up to the reality that it is your choices, your decisions, that are responsible for you being where you are. I know nobody really wants to hear that.  They'd rather blame other people and things outside of themselves for everything that's gone wrong in their lives. Fact is, you're the only person present at every disaster in your life. You're responsible for you.   Nobody else. If you're not where you want to be, then it's time to have that difficult conversation.   Check us out at: TransformingMonday.com Facebook.com/TransformingMonday

It's not what you say...it's how you say it We've all heard that saying before, and you know what?  It's 100% true. As a communicator, you are responsible not only for what you say, but for how your message is received. Over the last 36 hours, the kerfuffle over Duck Dynasty has given us a real life example of how not to express your opinions, especially when it comes across in a destructive, not constructive way. Now, just like Phil Robertson, each of us absolutely has not only the right to our own opinions, but to express them.  We do not, however, have the right to be free of the consequences of what we say. So, the next time you're in a delicate position and have to deliver a delicate message, be delicate with your words so your message isn't lost in translation.