Challenging times invite us to study the Stoics. Many of our greatest philosophers – Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Epictetus- dealt with life challenges, and all arrived at enduring wisdom – which we can access & integrate.
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Live In The Now! – The Better Newsletter #53
Years ago, I had the pleasure of sharing breakfast with Ivan Misner, founder of BNI. After hearing about my full calendar of speaking, consulting and traveling, he asked, “What do you do for fun?”
Wallowing Won’t Win – The Better Newsletter #51
Growing up in 4-H and FFA, my siblings and I spent summers taking our animals to the county fair.
Are You In The Arena? – The Better Newsletter #49
I went to the pool last week and struck up a conversation with the woman next to me while we did water aerobics. I asked her, “Are you excited that football is back this week?”
Don’t Worry. Choose Happy! – The Better Newsletter #47
A participant at a recent workshop asked, “How can I stop worrying about things I have no control over?” I said, “The way to change your thoughts is to do a pattern interrupt.”
Want Clarity? Take Action! – The Better Newsletter #46
Did you know that my entire career as an author/speaker/consultant can be traced back to a single decision I made back in college?
Turn Quit Into Grit – The Better Newsletter #45
Did you see the message Noah Lyles posted following his thrilling 100-meter win in the Paris Olympics? These inspiring athletes are walking-talking-running models of AGEncy in action.
A Shining Example of Agency In Action
The lead story in my new book AGEncy is about a family who has changed more in the past six months than many of us have in decades. Here’s what I mean.
Did Anyone Ever Teach You Agency?
One of my favorite questions on the AGEncy quiz is, “Did anyone ever teach you AGEncy? If so, how did they encourage and support you in being a change AGEnt?”
How to Inspire Agency in Others?
I define AGEncy as… The “opportunity, ability, responsibility to IMPROVE what happens to us, by us, and around us.”