Terry Fox's dream and relentless commitment to his vision represent the best of Canada at 150. It was 1980. My parents had gathered me and my three brothers into our family station wagon to go see Terry Fox run. He ran past us on Highway 2, east of Toronto, as we gathered roadside. Thirty-seven …
Storytelling
Why Powering Through Is No Good For You
Have you ever felt burned out because you’ve been powering through? Just do it. Feel the fear and do it anyways. Pretty much every marketing message in the self help industry We live in a culture that glorifies forcing ourselves through perceived physical and mental limitations. There are …
How to Break Free of Your Perfection Trap
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 - …
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 …