Posts Tagged ‘life’
The Greatest Wealth Is Time With Those We Love
Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to create a life. Priorities shift over the years. The older we get, the more we understand the real value of time and the freedom to spend it with those we love the most. Family, friends, significant others. In the times of Covid, we have…
Read MoreWhat You Do For A Living Doesn’t Define Who You Are As A Person
Times of high unemployment can be dangerous if we equate losing our job with losing our identity. It doesn’t have to be that way. IfI asked you to define who you are right now, what would you say? Many people have told me that they’re a teacher, or a doctor, or an accountant, or a…
Read MoreOur Generation’s Inability To Commit Is Costing Us Our Happiness
(I originally published this post on Medium). Whether it be in relationships or work, those who build a stronger foundation over time experience an even deeper level of happiness and fulfillment. Consider the concept of commitment for a moment. When you think of something you’re committed to, how does it make you feel? Perhaps you’re committed to…
Read More6 Ways To Keep Improving Your Dating Life While On Lockdown
Just because the world slows down, doesn’t mean your chances of finding love have to. Well, this is a new one. How are you supposed to date when everything is closed and you’re supposed to stay 6 feet away from everyone? I understand your pets are happy that you’re quarantined or locked down, but it…
Read MoreHow To Keep Small Businesses Alive During Coronavirus Shutdowns
I originally published this piece on Medium. Main Street and privately owned businesses are at the greatest risk when they cannot operate or pay employees. But we can all step up and help. Despite the lavish lifestyles we see from everyone on social media, what sort of financial state are our American friends and relatives actually in?…
Read MoreYou are ruled by your habits, here’s how to make sure that’s a good thing
Aristotle said that excellence is a habit, but he said that about 2,000 years before Wendy Wood followed 2,000 people around and observed their daily activities and neurology. This study found that 40-45% of our daily decisions aren’t decisions at all, but habits. Routines. Anyone who’s ever forgotten how they got to (or from) work…
Read MoreWhy So Many High-Achieving Men are Unhappy (and 3 ways to fix it)
One of the many false narratives we are fed through social media and society in general, is that becoming wildly successful will make you happy. The houses, the cars, the travel, the beautiful people, places, and things…you’ll get respect from other men. You’ll get attention from women. You’ll be free from stress and worry. How…
Read MoreIf Happiness is Your Goal, You’ve Got the Wrong Goal
Ah, the pursuit of happiness. Life, liberty, and all that. This may be a bit controversial, but hear me out. Finding or creating happiness should not actually be your ultimate goal in life. “But James, why?!” Well, I’m glad you asked. You don’t need to hear this from me or anyone else because you’ve experienced…
Read More4 Useful Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Did you know that the name for a fear of public speaking is “glossophobia”? Yes – it’s a very real thing, and if you experience it, you are among an estimated 75% of (all) people who share this anxiety. Whether you need to give a presentation in front of a board room, or speak in…
Read MoreThese 7 Questions Will Determine if You’re Sabotaging Your Own Relationships
I’ve learned over the years that most of the advice people seek out when it comes to personal development, dating, or relationships – is simply a reinforcement of what they already think. I find that when people come to me for coaching services, it’s because they want the honest truth and unbiased feedback. But, the…
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