"The smallest change in perspective can transform a life. What tiny attitude adjustment might turn your world around?"
                                                                                                                         – Oprah Winfrey

I am continually amazed by how the smallest shifts in our perspective can have profound effects on our lives. Whether we're facing challenges or standing at the crossroads of something new, often it’s not the situation itself that holds us back – it’s our view of it. By changing our perspective, we can dissolve worry and negativity and open ourselves to new opportunities.

A few years ago, I found...

“In the study of truth, we talk often about the power of words. It is important to put into words only the verbal statements you want to see manifest in your life. For instance, the word ‘problem.’ You say, ‘I have a problem.’ A much better word to employ when referring to some sort of challenge is ‘project’.

’Note what happens when you say, ‘I have this project.’ It makes all the difference in the world. The word project suggests a positive endeavor of development… We tackle a project with vigor and imagination and with the conviction that it will be done.”

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“Most dying people regret not the things they did, but the things they didn’t do.”

– Olga Rickards

As the year comes to a close, many of us begin reflecting on the past 12 months—celebrating our wins and pondering what we want to create in the year ahead. The end of the year is always a time for setting goals, envisioning success, and asking ourselves what we truly want to achieve in the future.

Yet, it’s often at this time that our fears start to creep in. We hesitate, second-guessing ourselves, worrying that we might fail. Maybe we’re haunted by past challenges, or maybe we just feel safer staying small. It’s easier to play it safe than to take risks, especially after tough years that may have shaken our confidence.

But what if we approached this moment differently? What if, instead of playing small, we allowed ourselves to dream big?

What Would You Do If You Knew You Couldn’t Fail?

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“Hope is a start. But…hope needs action to win victories.”

                                                                  – David J. Schwartz

A new year has arrived, and with it, a fresh wave of possibilities. I don’t know about you, but I’m thrilled that 2025 is here!

Now, I’ll be honest: usually, I’m not one to get too caught up in the buzz of a new year. But this time feels different. After everything we’ve been through, there’s a special energy surrounding the start of this year. It’s like a breath of fresh air after a long storm.

2024 was a tough year for many of us—and I’m no exception. But with the arrival of 2025, I feel a renewed sense of hope for what’s ahead. And here’s what I know: hope is an...

"Making a choice that is one percent better or one percent worse seems insignificant in the moment, but over the span of moments that make up a lifetime, these choices determine who you are and who you could be. Success is a product of daily habits—not once-in-a-lifetime transformations."

                                                                                                                                                                   – James Clear, Atomic Habits

The dawn of a new year is always a powerful moment. It’s a time when we reflect...

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world.”

                                                                                                                                                          – Joel A. Barker

We all have a vision. It’s not just a pipe dream or a fleeting thought—it’s a deep-seated knowing inside of us, one that’s been there since childhood.

Think back to when you were a kid. What did you imagine yourself becoming? An astronaut? A doctor? A...

"We make a living by what we get.  We make a life by what we give."

                                                                                - Winston Churchill

The holidays are usually marked with hustle and bustle of year-end activities.  Our calendars fill up with events, parties and gift-giving functions, celebrating with family and friends. 

Some of us may struggle with how to get into the spirit of the holidays.  However, it is my experience that when we focus on the giving of "gifts" during this time of year, is where the magic happens.

With this in mind, here are five gifts we can give others and ourselves (that you can’t buy on Amazon or anywhere else) to make this unique holiday season joyous and one to...

“The moment you take Responsibility for everything in your life, is the moment you can change Anything in your life.”

                                                                                                                                                         – Hal Elrod

As a speaker, I have the privilege of sharing my Mind of a Champion message with diverse audiences—ranging from elementary school students to corporate leaders.

Though each audience is unique, I’ve learned that the core of my message remains the same: There is a champion inside of...

“No one can do it for you, but you can’t do it alone.”

                                                       – People’s House, Denver, Colorado

This powerful mantra, originating from the world of drug and alcohol rehabilitation, holds deep resonance for me as an adult child of an alcoholic. But no matter what personal challenges you’ve faced in life, this statement carries a universal truth—one that’s not only important for overcoming addiction but also crucial for achieving success in every area of life.

We all encounter trials, don’t we? Moments when life seems to throw us curveballs we didn’t see coming. But as you take a step back, you’ll realize that many of these challenges are born from the choices we’ve made—our thoughts, actions, or beliefs.

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“It is solved by walking.”

                                                                            - St. Augustine

In May 2014, I undertook one of the most amazing experiences in my life as I walked the Camino de Santiago. 

The Camino or The Way as it is known, is a 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain.  My trek began in the town of St. Jean-Pied du Port in western France, ascended into the Pyrenees Mountains and then descended into Spain where I would spend the next month trekking 17-18 miles per day across the beautiful Spanish countryside to my ultimate destination, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Legend has it that the Camino began in the 9th Century as a way for early Christians to pay penance for their misdeeds...