Resisting Your New Norm: Reflections on Change, Resistance, and Growth Resistance—what you resist, persists. Sometimes that quote just plain irritates me. The irritation comes from how simple it is. What isn’t simple is the work involved in NOT resisting. Over time, I’ve come to see resistance as the first step in change, showing up in […]
With Every End Comes a New Beginning
With Every End Comes a New Beginning “What’s it like…retirement? Do you get bored?” I asked a few retirees as I thought about taking this step. Most were excited about not having to work anymore. I worked for 54 years in a career that I was passionate about – coaching. It would be difficult for […]
The Beauty of Beginnings: Embracing the Art of Being a Beginner
The Beauty of Beginnings: Embracing the Art of Being a Beginner Why Starting Something New is the Bravest, Brightest Step You Can Take There’s a quiet tremor in the air when we stand at the edge of something new. Perhaps it’s a new language, a musical instrument, a sport, or simply a hobby you’ve long […]
The Never-Ending Journey
The Never-Ending Journey Many journeys in life eventually come to an end. Journeys such as school, career advancement, building a family, midlife reevaluation, and relationships all eventually lead to retirement. While these journeys conclude, there is one that persists throughout every stage—and offers the greatest rewards: the journey of self-discovery. Why the Journey Inward Doesn’t […]