Meditation @ Workplace = Increased Productivity

I read an interesting article recently from WIRED called Enlightenment Engineer. Seems it’s not just Google who is utilizing meditation in the work place to boost productivity. As the tagline on the article reads, “Meditation and mindfulness are the new rage in...

Setting Goals that Allow You to Succeed

“A beginning is the time for taking the most delicate care that the balances are correct”…from Manual of Muad’Dib by the Princess Irulan…in Dune by Frank Herbert Have you ever bravely faced a new venture…attempted to learn everything about it…but in the end...

No More Excuses!

I had just finished a grueling martial arts workout, my Sensei watching my every move, when he asked me how I felt about my performance. Trying to be completely honest I said, “I don’t feel that I performed my best, because my energy level is low today.” He gave me a...

Effort versus Focused Energy

Ever find yourself working harder and harder with fewer results? I think I’m safe to say that we’ve all experienced that dilemma before. When sales volumes slide downwards, or appointments drop in frequency, do you find yourself slipping into panic mode? It’s...

Setting Goals – How Not to Fear Failure

We’ve all said good-bye to 2011 – and I think I’m safe to say that more than a few of you were probably quite happy to see it go. It’s been a tough couple of years for most of us. But it’s the start of a New Year. A time of fresh beginnings, hopes for better things to...