I love Halloween. It’s giving Thanksgiving a run for it’s money as my favorite holiday. There are two main reasons. 1) I can wear a jump suit. 2) I love seeing everyone act completely different for an entire day. It’s so much fun to slip into a different personality when everyone is so accepting of …
Oct
30
Visualize Reality
That old saying, “Follow your dreams.” Well, it actually works. When you’re able to visualize a future you want for yourself, it’s like arming yourself with a compass where you used to have none. Imagine the life you want to live, and keep it close to your thoughts, and you can slowly make it a …
Oct
29
5 Lessons Trading Futures Taught Me About Happiness
1) If what you’re doing is working, keep doing it Regardless of what other people think or tell you. If it works for you, milk it. 2) Cut your losses If something isn’t working, accept it and move on as quickly as possible. You’ll save time, money and headaches. But most importantly, you’ll be available …
Oct
28
Curiosity is an asset
Curiosity leads to motivation to gain knowledge. Curiosity also leads to creativity and the ability to ask unique and original questions. If you find yourself abnormally interested in something, dive in. Disregard where you may end up, and revel in the experience. We’re all explorers, we just need to find our expedition.
Oct
27
The Crunch
Similar to The Sprint. Every now and again, things get CRAZY. You realize you bit off more that you can chew. There is no way you will ever live up to your own (or other’s) expectations. These moments are fraught with emotion and stress. They also have the potential to define who we are. You’ve …
Oct
26
Job Requirement: Passion
This is a follow up to yesterday’s post, where I talk about the crazy offer my first employer gave me when I told them I was leaving. When they made that offer I had already committed to my new employer, but I’ll admit, it definitely made me stop and think about my choice for a …
Oct
25
The Common Denominator of Success
The Common Denominator of Success – By Albert E. N. Gray I highly recommend this article. It’s six pages long. Do yourself a favor and take ten minutes to read it. Albert originally presented this as a speech to a group of insurance salesman, but I think the idea applies of many areas of life. …
Oct
24
That's How It's Always Been Done
This statement is almost always an excuse. A statement made that simply means the person does not want to make the effort to make things better. It’s also a fantastic opportunity for someone to step in and say, “I accept. I will make it better.” Generally the things that get put off the longest are …
Oct
23
The Power of Public Goals
Everyone has a laundry list of things, small and large, that they have been meaning to do. That they want to do, but never seem to find the time or the energy. One thing I’ve learned from writing this blog is that making your intentions known to even one other person immediately adds a lot …
Oct
22
One Month Old!
Hooray! There Goes Jason is one month old. I want to thank all (ten) of my dedicated readers! My favorite and more rewarding experiences have been hearing from all of you, so please, let me know what you think! The feedback I’ve gotten so far has been encouraging, challenging and inspiring. It warms my heart. …
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