What to Do When the Dark Clouds Appear in a Life On Purpose?
I’m depressed…and I have been for a few days now. Are you surprised to hear that? I’m a bit surprised to find I’m sharing it, but it’s the truth. It started on Monday and I’m still feeling a little of the residual effects here on Thursday as I write this. And that’s what today’s ‘article/rambling…
Are You Shackled by Your Past?
Breaking the Bonds of Your Past and Freeing Yourself to Live Your True Life ============================================== As we explored last week, once we’ve discovered that we’ve been living a lie — a case of mistaken identity that’s come from the fear and lack-based thinking of our early past, we can begin to ask ourselves, “If that’s…
The Road to Recovering One’s True Self
Last week we explored some of the symptoms of a developing ‘midlife crisis,’ and I suggested another way of viewing such a crisis as a ‘crisis of meaning.’ So what can you do when you lose your sense of self and purpose? What is the road to recovering your true Self? It starts by recognizing…
Heading Towards a Midlife Crisis?
I lay in bed for the third night in a row, staring at the clock radio blinking the seconds of my life away. What’s going on with me? I should be on top of the world. After dreaming to be a veterinarian since I was 7-years old, I now had my own practice, was well…
“The Boss” Bruce Springsteen On Purpose
Did you see 60-Minutes this past Sunday? I turned it on to watch the segment on NASA’s renewed commitment to travel to the Moon and then on to Mars, but also caught the interview with Bruce Springsteen. I found one question particularly interesting. It went something like this: “You’re reported to be worth hundreds of…
Have You Placed Your Soul on a Starvation Diet?
Today I invite you to explore a question with me — have you placed your soul/spirit/beingness on a starvation diet? And if the answer is yes, no fret, you’re not alone and that realization is the first step to turning things around. Also, if you’re an experienced coach don’t miss the start of my Top…
New Coach Training for Experienced Coaches
If you’ve been coaching for at least two years, let me introduce you to the Seasoned Coaches Development Program — a customized, concentrated coach training program for experienced coaches who are looking for an added edge in your coaching practice. Most of us have heard at least a few of David Letterman’s Top Ten lists,…
From 16 MPG to Over 40 MPG in an Unexpected Way
Remember my experiment on running my cars on water. You know the one that got stymied when the van’s transmission started acting up and my Mercedes odometer quit? Well, I’m happy to report that at least one of our vehicles is now getting over 40 miles per gallon — the ‘new’ 2001 Prius we bought…
Most People Don’t Need a Coach — How About You?
Ok, I admit it. I have a Google Alert set up for my name, Brad Swift. It’s not just ego that set it up (though I suppose there is some ego mixed in here. ). I learn interesting things from it, like who’s writing about me on the web. For example, this morning I learned…
The Catch-22 of Transforming Your Life
I love the summertime. My gardening is flourishing — well, as much as it ever does given the amount of sun it gets. (peas, beans, tomatoes, so far with cucs and yellow squash just coming in) The days are warm, and the nights are cool. The pool at Millhouse Lodge is open, heated and they…
Isn’t it Time You Knew Your Purpose?
