by arnoudse | Jan 13, 2015 | Discover, Obstacles
Fast food. Instant winnings. Real time communications. We glorify instant gratification in every conceivable realm. But at what cost? By seeking results without effort we miss out on mastery. We deal in sound bites rather than thoughtful discourse. We grab “silver...
by arnoudse | Jan 6, 2015 | Connect, Discover
It’s the first week of the New Year and many people are making bold, sweeping resolutions. The parking lots at the local health clubs are full; the organic food aisles are crowded and workplaces are busy with the fine-tuning of new goals. Friends and families are...
by arnoudse | Dec 30, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles, Vitality
It’s the season to take stock. To reflect on 2014 and turn our attention to 2015. In our rush to celebrate a “Happy New Year”, we can tend to cut short our reflection and miss the lessons that are there for us, often below the surface. Slow down. Don’t rush it....
by arnoudse | Dec 16, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles, Vitality
With all the media attention lately on teachers and the nation’s classrooms, I invite you to take a look at the greatest classroom of all, life itself. How is it that some people seem to continually grow, develop their skills and unleash their inherent gifts no matter...
by arnoudse | Dec 9, 2014 | Discover, Obstacles
Image by: ND Strupler via Creative Commons on Flickr You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, know when to run. – Lyrics by Don Schlitz and sung by Kenny Rogers in The Gambler These...
by arnoudse | Dec 4, 2014 | Connect, Discover, Lead, Obstacles
“Life is a pendulum. I love the pendulum! When you are swinging to the bad you are building up energy for the swing back to the good side.” – Mike Nichols when interviewed by Charlie Rose Sometimes it’s really hard to be in love with life. Our expectations get...
