Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash How many amazing things do we miss each and every day? Has that street corner always been occupied by the amazing drummer that shouts “I made some money” at the gift of a dollar bill? Has this office always been filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee? These are … Continue reading Observation…It’s About What You’re Looking For →

Each and every one of us has our own definition of success. With these different views, we each develop our own keys to achieving our definition of success. Photo by Clark Tibbs on Unsplash Before I can establish my key to success, I’ll provide a brief overview of my definition of success. In my view, success … Continue reading My Key to Success →

People…what are we? We’re connectors. That is what we are. We connect with our neighbors. We connect with our friends. That’s what we do. We connect. Who are the people that you want to connect with most? Who could you perform a small act of kindness for that would change their day. That is what … Continue reading Connection is Power →

Tears roll down my face, Cause I’ve lost the one I can’t replace. The part I couldn’t bare, was the love that was still there. Saying “Good morning!” was my joy, but now I was just a broke and lonely boy. She was leaving for college to start anew. I couldn’t stay, I got the … Continue reading A Poem On Heartbreak →

Listen. This is important. I believe in you. I really do. Why don’t you? You’re home is on stage. Your life is full of love and laughter. You’re thoughts are kind and caring. You make people happy! And yet, you don't look me in the eye. You downplay all of your abilities. When you receive … Continue reading I Believe in You, Why Don’t You →

My knees quaked beneath the horror of their stares. My skin dripped with sweat, as my hands laid lifeless beside more torso. That’s exactly how I felt… lifeless. Their eyes pierced me with looks fit for a suspected criminal. I posed for the photographer. My heart longed for an escape, while my body succumbed to … Continue reading A Very Personal Villain →

This post is going to be a little different than the previous posts. Instead of giving a how to, I want this post to inspire you to see the beauty that is all around you. Let a sense of awe radiate throughout your entire life. Beauty will only be seen when we quit resisting it, and … Continue reading Witness the Beauty →

One of the most important qualities in any sort of connection (including relationships and friendships) is trust. You need to know that they'll always be there for you, and they need to know that you'll always be there for them. Creating trust can be hard work, but it opens up your connections to so many more opportunities. … Continue reading Establishing Trust With Others →

I used to be someone an overly serious person. I worried constantly about what people thought of me, and I avoided expressing myself. I was a shell of myself. Today, I'm quite happy to say I am no longer a shell of myself. Read on to find how to change to take yourself less seriously … Continue reading The Shy Person’s Guide to Showing Your Best Self →

In this first blog post, I want to discuss something that I hold very close to my heart. Something that I believe has the power to change the world. This extraordinary substance is something I like to call "kindness". Be Willing to Take Action Most of us understand the inherent value of kindness. But how often do you … Continue reading Perform an Act of Kindness Today →