#495: Short Hair, Don't Care (Friday, June 24)

Spontaneity is the enemy of fear. Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you do things spontaneously, without thinking them through, you defeat the fear that goes along with it?

It's like skydiving. The longer you stay on the plane and look out, the more nervous you become about jumping. Sometimes, it's better not to think so much!

Want to get a dramatic haircut? Go for it - it's hair, it'll grow back.
Have a place you've always wanted to go? Book the trip.

Take the plunge before you psych yourself out of it.

#494: We Be Growin' (Friday, June 17)

growth

[grohth] 

 

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noun

1.

the act or process, or a manner of growing; development; gradualincrease.

2.

size or stage of development:

It hasn't yet reached its full growth.

3.

completed development.

4.

development from a simpler to a more complex stage:

the growth of ritual forms.

Many people fear change, but change is our friend. Change breeds creativity, flexibility and innovation...and it will happen whether you like it or not.

Growth, however, is optional. You choose whether you will develop from each change, or remain immovable.

#493: I'm In A Zone!* (Friday, June 10)

*The word "comfort" has been excluded from the title to make it snappier. Always read the fine print.

There's a saying that goes something like, "It's ok to go to your comfort zone, it's poisonous to stay there." We're all afraid to leave our comfort zones, because -- well, it's comfy. Here are six reasons to step out.

6 Reasons to Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

1. You will let perfection go
2. You will inspire others
3. You will have no regrets at the end
4. You will define yourself authentically
5. You will gain control
6. Your life experience will be fuller

Can I get an "Amen!" for #2 and #5.

Read the full article here, on Forbes.com.

#492: One Drop (Friday, June 3)

To the parents, teachers, spouses, friends, colleagues, managers - and anyone who fears that they may not be making the difference they had hoped in the world:

YOU ARE.

Fear not; for someone, you're the one drop that has started a ripple.