Practical Steps to Success #8: Recognize the Dance of Destruction
I met with a client a few months ago; we discussed his business, his trials and setbacks. His long term goals were very vague. He was more interested in immediate ‘cash flow’ right now than planning and saving for the future. After talking for about two hours, he decided to ‘give it one more year’.
So, what does that really mean? It means; he is not going to change a…
Victorian Balloon Back Chairs: Can they turn into Clutter?
Built in the 1860’s these chairs support an amazing history of the pre-industrial era. Retracing their history; the tree was grown in England, harvested at its prime and destined for its purpose of being admired and ‘sat-upon’ by the elite.
We believe this set of six chairs served its purpose in England for many decades before immigrating to North America. When Stephen found the set in the early 90’s, several…
Practical Steps to Success #7: Visit Your Nucleus, and Get Results
Do you ever find yourself making a decision too quickly? Being pressured to answer a question, sign a contract or delegate tasks all need 100% of your attention. (Particularly when you estimate how many people’s lives could be affected by this one decision.)
In this fast paced world, do we have the luxury of asking for an extra day to think about it? Can you ask for more information…
Practical Steps to Success #6: Avoid the Train Wreck
Let’s face it, our lives are busy. Without any effort, our sub-conscious picks up so much “extra stuff” to process. “Extra stuff” translates into stress. Too much stress can overload your brain.
Stress reduction is SO important, and it is not so easy; whether you are commuting, meeting friends or actually trying to work. Your brain is gathering information all the time! Often, juggling clients or projects can be like ‘changing…
Practical Steps for Success # 5: The Vision
When you were younger, did you ever wonder about the future? Did you ever figure that you would end up where you are now? Some kids knew exactly what they wanted to be. And others just fell into the work force.
Many people, including me, had to find a back-up plan more than once. It is never too late to plan.
Have you heard of a Vision Board? It is a tangible…
Practical Steps to Success #4: Listen for the Pregnant Pause
A large portion of the population today are ‘plugged in’, getting to and from their work place each day. It has become routine to see everyone connected to another world while going about the daily mundane chores. Perhaps, some are enhancing their lives with ‘background’ noise. Perhaps, this is becoming too much of a social norm.
As an observer, I wonder while I cross the street: If I ask for…
McDonald’s comes to Vietnam!
First world food comes to Third World country:
But, Is it too much to ask for a stove and a bed?Many of you know my son Jeremy is living in Vietnam. He is doing a number of things, mostly teaching English and driving Jeeps for tourists. The language is often a huge barrier, but sometimes the culture is…different.
Jeremy moved across DaNang, almost a year ago. He was exasperated trying to find a nice, clean place,…
Practical Steps for Success #3 : Want to Act Like a Pro? Jump in!
Have you known someone that ‘all of a sudden’ jumps into a new hobby/sport and goes out to spend wildly on ‘the outfit’, the tools and all the bells?
Have you ever seen something so crazy? Well, the ‘jumping in’ attitude shows THEY ARE COMMITTED! It can be crazy, expensive, and it can be a surprise to watch. In reality, something has changed: they are trying…
Practical Steps for Success #2 : Douse the Distractions
The days that are the craziest, are the toughest to manoeuvre! To deflect all that combative energy, you may feel the need for Wonder Woman at your side! It is a rough world out there!
Is it possible that you are constantly distracted throughout the entire day?
Here is an easy formula to take back control. Start with your senses:
Sight: Am I sitting in a spot that allows me peripheral…
Where is your Ancestor Chi-energy?
I have discussed chi-energy previously and as you know, it can be found in many forms. Ancestor-chi is passed along via the blood lines that connect you with your direct ancestors.
My dad’s working career was a Newspaper Ad-man. He did the ‘copy’ for all the ads and special features that ran in the newspapers back in Ontario. He came from a bloodline of serious artists. When retired, he turned his attention to paintings…
This condo had been on the market for 6 weeks with one price reduction… excited to make it have more flow and have a little more overall appeal… did a fantastic job of rearranging furniture and re-hanging art. The home flows so much better now and looks way more spacious… this staging will attract the right buyer!
