Shakespeare Was Wrong!
“Dorothy!” the nurse calls out to the waiting room. “Dorothy, here is your bank account information,” the teller says. “Dorothy, your license has been renewed.” In all three cases, I looked around for “Dorothy” but they were all addressing ME! Dorothy is my legal FIRST name. I go by my middle name, “Dea,” which is […]
The “Car Door” Challenge
Driving along the street the other day I passed a car without a door handle. (Just so you know, this is not a picture of the actual car I drove past…both my hands were on the wheel. The photo is for illustration only.) The driver was moving with the traffic; the car was working. My […]
Handles for Life:Pruned if you do, and pruned if you don’t!
Time for another handle to help get a grip on life. Spring is here (mostly) which brings to mind all those who are working in the yard. So much care goes into getting plants to grow and flourish. What’s that got to do with living life? Today’s Handle: Pruned if you do, pruned if you […]
Super Hero Mindset: Sense of Humor
Does this really work for a super hero? Maybe if the legend doesn’t take himself too seriously, this applies. As for the mindset for success, a person must have a sense of humor. One of my heroes was my Aunt Mary. She had a great sense of humor. She has passed from this earthy life […]
Super Hero Mindset: Conscientious
If a super hero says he will do something, you can count on his following through. He will keep his promise. A hero is true to his word (aka, dependable), his word is his honor. What does this look like with a mindset for success? If a plan of action is proclaimed, heaven and earth […]
Super Hero Mindset: Future thinking
Dead is the super hero who continually reminds himself of things that didn’t go as planned, looking behind himself. He will most likely fall into the trap set in front of him. How can he see upcoming barriers if he is walking backwards? He becomes an easy target for any nemesis. It is too easy […]
Super Hero Mindset: Generous
Do super heroes do things for self-glory? Do they “send a bill” and expect compensation, whether monetary or reputation wise? It doesn’t appear so. They have a servant attitude and function with others in mind. What is the best for the world? In this is their greatest success. An egotistical, self-absorbed mindset doesn’t move forward […]
Handles for Life: None of My Business
Can you “grab the bar” and hold on through life’s challenges? Do you have coping skills that help ground you in the storms? Today I’m sharing another handle to hold onto, a saying that I quote to myself to help me get the right perspective. Hope it helps you. Let me know what you think […]
Super Hero Mindset: Has a Sidekick
If a super hero is supposed to be self-motivated why does he need a sidekick? Do all super heroes have sidekicks? Can you think of a super hero who doesn’t have a sidekick? Does Superman have one? Whether this holds true for all super heroes or not, it translates well into the successful mindset as […]
Super Hero Mindset: Self-motivated
How was your week? Is your mindset stronger? I hope so. Did you find any areas of weakness in your perspective? Did you embrace the opportunity to grow through that weakness? Please share your victories in the comments below. This week we’re looking at another character trait of a super hero that makes for a mindset […]