Yesterday, my wife and I were listening to a radio commentator asking his audience if they took the Christmas Tree down before or after the new year. We had for many years taken it down before the new year. At times, it was a scramble to do so, depending on how busy we were with… Read More
As we enter a new year, many set ambitious goals and resolutions, striving for success and fulfillment. But what if there was a different approach to achieving our desires, emphasizing ease and natural flow rather than relentless effort? Enter Wu wei, an ancient Taoist concept that offers a refreshing perspective on living effortlessly in harmony… Read More
It seems to me that many people use anniversaries or other significant dates to make a milestone change in their life. New Year is probably the most used date for that. “This New Year, (as opposed to the last one) I will…(fill in the blank). It is beautiful to take a stand on something with… Read More
In emergency management, the first few minutes of a situation can determine how the rest of the event will unfold. You can apply that same philosophy to the start of any new year. We tend to look at opening a new calendar as a symbol for taking a fresh start or a reset to get… Read More
Key Step 1 Invest in yourself. When you do you are investing in your future. Start putting yourself first because without you nothing else matters and YOU MATTER. Key Step 2 Unplug and get grounded. What I mean by this is that you should daily find yourself unplugged from any distractions (social media, cell phone,… Read More
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING