Time is the one asset in which every other variable is dependent. If your time runs out, what else is left? When I was in Thailand five years ago, I decided that it would be fun to learn how to cook traditional Thai meals. We were in Krabi – a town with no motor vehicles, where 500 foot rocks outcropped from the ocean on the …
How to Stay Present During Change
“You can still live on that shimmering line between your old thinking and your new understanding, always in a state of learning. In a figurative sense, this is a border that is always moving—as you advance forward in your studies and realizations, that mysterious forest of the unknown always stays a few feet ahead of you, so you have to travel light in order to …
We Are All Prisoners or Slaves Seeking Salvation
When I went to Italy for the second time, I visited Florence, Pisa, and Rome. I was completely blown away by the artwork of the Renaissance era. Renaissance, by definition, means ‘rebirth’ or ‘revival.’ Personally, I think we are all somewhat searching for that in our own lives. One of my favorite experiences, artistically speaking, was the tour of the Vatican. St. Peter’s Basilica and …
An Unconventional Way of Thinking
What brought me here today is nothing more than an unconventional way of thinking. I have always been the type of person who thinks anything is possible—and why wouldn’t it be? It isn’t that most things are difficult; it is just that most people don’t take the time to figure out what they want, and work out the details, and get on with doing it. …
A New Year, A New You! Lifestyle Makeover
View PostHow To Find Inner Peace During the Holidays
Happy Holidays, Everyone! This time of year can be the worst when it comes to Peace During the Holidays! We are expected to run around and be social All of The Time. As an introvert, I find this time of year exhausting – and tend to look for inspiration in other areas. I thought I would celebrate by posting about Peace Pilgrim, hoping you find …
7 Magical Ways To Get More Creative in Your Work & Your Life
Finding the Magic We all grew up watching or reading stories of magic. And whenever there was a spell to be cast, the witch or sorcerer would need to put together a combination of strange ingredients. It might surprise you to read my list but each of these steps help me to get back my mojo and Get More Creative! One of the things that …
The Real Good vs. Evil: Freedom vs. Control
This is the question you should ask yourself right now: Do I want Freedom, or do I want Control? This might be the biggest life choice that we face on a minute to minute basis, every single day. We have a choice to make in how we handle every situation in our life and our business. It comes down to Freedom or Control. Freedom …
Be a Consultant!
Many of you may have contemplated the idea of becoming a consultant at one time or another. Before you quit your job and leap into the world of consulting, take some time to get Very Clear on the ideas mentioned in this post. I have been a business consultant since 2006, an online business consultant since 2008, and I’ve even worked in house to manage …
Proximity – Getting Closer to Your Goals and Finding your Personal Paradise
One thing that I’ve realized in regard to having the lifestyle that I’ve always wanted is the importance of Proximity. While many of us fanaticize about making our dreams a reality, how many of us literally go the extra miles to where these dreams can actually happen? On your quest of Finding your Personal Paradise, you may realize that changing your location is the only way …
The Beast: Your Burning Desire to Succeed
You feel it. It’s in your gut. It aches. It’s driving you further, and you have no idea why. Every sense of yours is heightened yet simultaneously numbed and the sheer force of will is taking over. It wants you to succeed. It is your burning desire. Your burning desire to succeed. It strikes unquestionably, unapologetically, and it refuses to be ignored. You couldn’t take …
Want to Change Your Life? Change Your Attitude About Work
Today I want to share something with you that might be the biggest breakthrough that I’ve ever had related to work. If you want to change your life, change your attitude about work. But first… a little history. Working as a Child For as long as I can remember, I worked. My parents would put us to work in the yard, I’d work on weekends, …
Business Success Tip: Get Over Your Old Stories
One topic I would like to write about today is the idea of making up stories. We make up stories all the time. We have stories about ourselves, about other people, and even about the world–and the way that the world works. The best way to become more successful in life and in business is to Get Over Your Old Stories. What is interesting about …
Find Your Spark, and Ignite the Fire Within!
My whole life, I’ve been searching for something. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to do something great. I’ve wanted to build something, and be a part of something big. I’ve wanted to help people to accomplish great things. I’ve wanted to Find My Passion and share them with the world. And – I want YOU to find Your Passion, as …
There Is No Door
This story is based on a real experiment that took place in a laboratory. I’ve told this story several times to my clients because I think it has a lot to say about choices, mindset, and human behavior. I wanted to share it on my blog to facilitate a conversation and get your ideas and opinions. So make way for… Lifestyle Transformation: There Is No …
Feeling Fear? Learn to Move Towards Your Fears
Feeling fear is an interesting topic. It is much like Stress; it can be real or imagined. We may feel fear because of an experience that has happened in the past which triggers fear in the present. We might feel fear of uncertainty, or fear of the unknown. Or, we may even be frightened of doing what we’ve always wanted to do with our lives—a …
What is it Really like to Teach in Thailand?
In 2009, I was living in Ao Nang and was bored with the rainy season so I decided to head up to Bangkok to have some fun. While beach life is fantastic, it lacks in certain areas such as: live music, theaters, variety of nightlife, and shopping. So, when I need a dose of those things, I head out to the cities. My plan was …
How Much Does it Cost to Live in Thailand?
Many folks take a glimpse at my lifestyle here and assume I’m swimming in cash. The truth of it is, it’s cheaper to live in Thailand than you might imagine! It is far cheaper to live here than it is to travel, and if you look at rental costs versus the price of hotels, you can see why. I realize living abroad is not for …
Music and Life – Thoughts by Alan Watts
I really love this Alan Watts YouTube video is because it so quickly encapsulates all of the emotions I’ve struggled with throughout my life. We go into life not knowing any better, so we do what we’re told. We continue along this path and at some point wake up to the reality that a) our lives are relatively boring and mediocre b) all of the people we’ve …
Are You Addicted to Speed? A Worldwide Movement Realizes that Slower is Better
In our fast paced world, we want everything to move at lightning speed. We want a quick coffee, a fast lane free of traffic, a front row parking spot, high-speed internet, instant messages, efficient phone calls, fast food, and rapid transit. We want to order everything online: music, gifts, movies, books, groceries, and even people. Online dating has become the norm as people want to …
“IF”, The Best Travel Poem Ever
Quite Possibly the Best Travel Poem I’ve Ever Read… IF by Rudyard Kipling 1865 – 1936 If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, …
I hate Yoga.
I hate Yoga. I don’t want to hate yoga, but I do. It’s one of those things that I wish I liked, and I keep trying to like, but every time I’ve gone with my Mom, or a friend—no matter what gym or what instructor I’ve had, I HATE IT! Here is a typical scenario: I am told encouragingly by the instructor to contort my …
The Biggest Secret in The World!!
Living in Thailand is funny. Pretty much every day I am confronted by something weird, unpredictable, and mind-blowing. To say that I have gotten used to the oddities is an understatement, because at this point of my life, I just expect things to be a bit strange. In fact, the one thing I have recognized is THE BIGGEST SECRET IN THE WORLD. Are you ready?? …
Taking Care of Yourself Without the Resentment
Over the past several months, I’ve noticed a sneaky-little-emotion called Resentment. It tends to creep in and create unproductive thoughts, stopping me in my forward momentum, and keeps me from enjoying moments in life. What I’ve come to realize is that taking care of yourself no matter what is the only option. We need to get over this resistance and move forward! Maybe you have …
What ARE You THINKING? How to improve your mindset and your quality of life!
“Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.” William James There’s a lot of talk these days about the Law of Attraction. Many books are out there discussing how to focus your thoughts and get what you want by thinking positive thoughts. More importantly than just focusing on the stuff that you want, I believe …
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