Mad as Hell, Not Gonna Take It.
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Categories: Uncategorized
What is it that children have when they’re, say…less than 8 years old…that we as adults could use? Stuff like courage and persistence for starters.
My kids know, that no matter how many times they ask me for a cookie before dinner and no matter that I repeatedly say no, there’s always the possibility that something [Click Here]
Busting Through Without Hurting Yourself
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
While researching martial arts, more out of curiosity than anything, I learned an intriguing concept regarding the ability to break boards and bricks with your bare hands. When aiming, don’t aim for the brick. Aim for the space below the brick. Stopping your vision at the brick prevents follow through and invites you to stop [Click Here]
My 5 Goals and Contract with Myself
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, September 28th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
As promised, I have created a list of 5 goals as part of the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge. I believe these goals are achievable, but it will take concentrated effort and stretching my comfort zone. Just visualizing my feelings of accomplishment has already boosted my excitement level.
As part of this program, I am asked [Click Here]
100 Day Finish Strong Challenge – Days 1-5
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Monday, September 28th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
As promised, I am attempting to keep myself accountable by sharing my experiences in the 100 Day Finish Strong Challenge. Today is Day 5, and today’s challenge is to examine my results during the first 4 days.
Honestly, my results are a bit thin to date. I should have suspected that I would need some goals to shoot [Click Here]
Action vs. Results
Posted by Joe Schmitter on Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
“People don’t rally around actions…they rally around results.” This profound comment was recently posted by Jason Griffin, Associate Partner at Word Marketing via Facebook. Jason and I are friendly acquaintances, and I was a regular listener to his former radio program. I have great respect for his opinions and talents.
In a follow up conversation with [Click Here]
Courage to Steal Home
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
One of my favorite hobbies is coaching girls softball. This years 12U team (non-competitive – although to watch these girls play would challenge that concept) is an impressive group. They’ve shown an amazing amount of dedication, discipline and grit. It’s been doubly enjoyable for the coaches this year since more of the normal softball rules [Click Here]