Feeding A.D.D.
Do your kids have so much stimulation that they can't focus? Multiple devices? TV and video games at the same time? Trying to do remote schoolwork with a phone by their side? Toys everywhere? Entertainment all the time? Do you have all this? The human brain was not made for…
Be your own change agent
"Improvement" means change. Change is about moving from where we are to where we aren't. Better to change yourself than have an outside force make you do it, kicking and screaming. What are you going to change about you?
Stop doing things to make room for the new you
What's most important now? A full life leaves no room for something new, unless you STOP doing some things. What will you stop doing to make room for a new and powerful activity/habit this year that will take you decisively toward your goals?
Can you focus your attention for long?
Can you point your focus and attention where you want or do you find your mind swinging from one thought to another like a drunken monkey swinging from vine to vine? Controlling our minds is an essential component to living our greatest lives and becoming our best selves. You simply…
Bottomless needs got you down?
Did you ever feel like you are doing all you can do for others and it's not enough for some? When it comes to charity or helping people out, or workload, it never ends - there's always a need greater than what you can give in a day. If you…
Effort is your responsibility
You've got to try. If you don't try, then you won't learn and you won't accomplish anything. Unsure of yourself? Don't feel your worthy or ready? Is that why you aren't trying hard? If you don't give it a good effort, then you are holding yourself back - you can't…
Happiness – the purpose of life
"Happiness has always seemed to me, a great achievement." - Francoise Sagan The purpose of life - something so many of us have pondered, including me. When we are young, we are simple minded, but as we mature, we think of such things more and deeper. Here's what I have…
Choosing people to have long term relationships with
In business or personally - avoid people who are in conflict with others often. If they demonize others and seem to thrive on conflict, one day you will be reclassified as someone they do not like. Choose kind people who are nice as a default, and strive to get along…
What's your breaking point?
It's when you decide to quit, go back, give up. If you are overwhelmed by small challenges, you can only live a small life, because a big life requires you to overcome big challenges. Raise the limit on the amount of stress you are willing to endure (process, reinterpret that…
Don't fool yourself
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest one to fool." - Richard Fienmann If you think you already know how things are, your mind is searching for evidence that it is right. You are easy to fool. Don't fool yourself.
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Good morning! As a mom of 4 I couldn’t agree with this more. We limit screen time to an hour a day (besides school work ) but I feel like I can do even more. They may hate me now for it, but one day I hope they will thank me.
I am grateful for you as well, and your daily inspirations. May you continue to be blessed
I am grateful to you and everything you and your team at Basement Systems have done for us over the past 17 years. Have a Happy New Year and many more. Thanks again. Congratulations on your speed record. Adrenaline is a great thing.