Do you struggle to get things done because you're trying to achieve perfection? You may be spinning your wheels because you've fallen into a Perfection Trap. In today’s episode, you’ll find 2 stories that illustrate how the Perfection Trap affects each of us. Both stories – and their lessons - …
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How the Inner Critic Almost Stole a Gorgeous Sunrise
Your Inner Critic Seeks Perfection How does your inner critic respond when you try something new? There is no better way to explore how your inner critic shows up than to try something new in a creative pursuit. You can use your creative outlet as a peek behind the curtain. Your inner critic is …
The Zion Subway – Lessons From A Trip Outside The Comfort Zone
We were at a crossroads in The Subway. We could either try to climb out without the trail, or stay within our comfort zone and re-trace our steps. I was not comforted by either option... Memories of a day I took a journey outside my comfort zone washed over me while I scrolled through my …
Do You Seize the Day?
As I stood at the base of the Freedom Tower, I was reminded of two of the most important lessons of my life: nothing is permanent, and because of that, how important it is to seize the day. The first time I traveled to New York City was with two friends in the summer of 2000. As part …
How I Learned the Down Side of Perfection
Do you struggle to get things done because you're trying to achieve perfection? You may be spinning your wheels because you've fallen into a Perfection Trap. My first lesson in the down side of perfection was at my first workshop with Canadian landscape photographer Freeman Patterson many years …