All things related to learning more about you. About the mind, the ego and the heart. Learning about being present and letting go of the past and future. Learning about your strengths and the road blocks that life seems to throw in front of us and we can get past them.
Hallmark Christmas movies may be predictable, but they’re accidentally brilliant teachers. This playful reflection explores how the Ladder of Inference quietly drives misunderstandings in holiday romance classics and in our own lives. A lighthearted reminder that clarity changes everything, often without effort. Read More
Lawyers in Suits climb the Ladder of Inference on purpose — it’s literally their job. But in real life, we climb it accidentally, and that’s where the trouble begins. This short follow-up explores why legal reasoning works in courtrooms but creates chaos in personal relationships, and how seeing the ladder helps us make clearer, wiser choices. Read More
We often move through life as if we are stuck in a courtroom, judging ourselves and the world. Yet there is a classroom inside us too, a place for curiosity, creativity, and fresh ideas. The difference between struggle and possibility is simply noticing which room we are in. This post explores how easily we can step out of judgment and into learning. Read More
A heartfelt holiday reflection on our shared humanity and the wish that lies beneath it all. When the noise of our thinking settles, we remember our innate kindness, strength, and wholeness. Four powerful videos help illuminate the deeper truth of who we are beneath the thought storm. Read More
A gentle look at the difference between beliefs and true knowing. Drawing on insights from Jamie Smart, Sydney Banks, and a simple story about learning to float or ride a bike, this post explores the natural resilience built into every person. A quiet invitation to see your own health and potential in a fresh way. Read More
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING