I was in the Res the other day, when I noticed an old standing dead tree trunk just off the side of the trail. Despite the fact that I’d passed it thousands of times, I’d never noticed it before! And there, in that moment, I had a revelation. I connected a couple of dots related to my work as a coach. I’m going to tell you about those dots, which are “Dreams,” “Thoughts,” and “Habits.”

"A fool is 'happy' when his cravings are satisfied. A warrior is happy without reason. That's what makes happiness the ultimate discipline... Happiness is not something you feel -- it is who you are." 

Take a minute to imagine any aspect of your life as Level 2 hand-to-hand combat. You against the world, striving to win. Now imagine doing that for 40 years or more. How will you feel at the end of the line? What will you have created?

The ability to give in, let go of control, accept your imperfection, and be vulnerable is a powerful way to strengthen your effectiveness as a leader or a parent.

Happiness, well-being if you prefer, is a selfless choice that benefits individuals, teams, families, businesses, countries and, indeed, the planet.

What we don’t want is hate, or one-issue blindness,
Or belief that your view is more important than kindness,
We need willingness first, to listen then yield,
As everyone’s goals are in play on this field.
You’re really quite clueless, accept this as true,
And you’ll find that this makes you a much better you.

I'm pleased to share that I'll be supporting the World Happiness Summit as a facilitator.

Don’t believe the stories you tell yourself, whether “good” or “bad.” They are false. Believe only in the truth of who you are: perfect, untethered and unstoppable!

We’ve been taught to perform, fear failure, work the plan, hate our competitors, and feel shame when we lose. It’s all BS. 

When we focus our energy, with loving intention, on something we wish to accomplish, it’s there – in the pursuit -- that success is found.