Do you have big dreams?   I'm always surprised by how many people want to write a book. They might have an excellent idea for a novel, think their life story is interesting and others should hear it, or maybe just want to put something down for posterity. Whatever the reason, many people I meet want to write one.   Likewise, I meet a lot of people who would love to travel. They want to visit a big city someday, see some amazing natural wonder, or just get a picture with a fam

I don't remember all my mistakes, but I've had more than one conversation in my life where I didn't think of the perfect thing to say until days later, when it was too late.   Last year, I had a confrontation with someone in a volunteer organization I worked with. This person lost his temper and said something incredibly cruel, and I was so shocked and overwhelmed with possible responses that I ended up saying nothing and walking away. For months afterward, I replayed the con

If someone were to ask you why you are doing the job you do, what would your answer be? Is it because you love your work? Or because you feel called to do it? Or is it just because you need to pay the bills, and you just fell into this job?   Motivation is a powerful thing. When we have already established our "why" in the good moments, we are prepared to refer back to it in the bad moments. When the job is aggravating, or it seems like we aren't making progress, or we just f

Life becomes lighter when you learn how to carry yourself with strength and calm. These 10 skills can help you remain steady, regardless of what happens around you. Look people in the eyes. Confidence shows in your eyes. Meet people’s gaze with calmness, no matter who they are. Pause before you reply A short pause before speaking helps you stay in control and avoid saying things you regret. Plus, it gives them time to continue talking to fill the silence, so you can learn mor

When I was in high school, I got picked on by Jay. He was merciless in his constant harassment and embarrassment of me, and one day I had...

Over the past decade, I've spoken with hundreds of people like you at various events, who have shared their wisdom with me. Today, I...

What is the measure of your success?   I recently spoke to a friend who had undergone a major life change. To everyone looking in from...

Speaking in front of a group can be one of the most intimidating experiences for many. Whether you are addressing colleagues, students,...

"Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not to who someone else is today."  - Jordan Peterson   I recently visited a furniture shop...

I'm excited to announce that my newest book, Fearless: Life Beyond Your Comfort Zone , is finally available! Fear is a thief. It robs us...

This post will be short and sweet as I'm trying to prepare for a conference coming up this week. My friend and fellow magician, Paul...

Imagine a corporate event where the audience isn’t just watching but actively participating, their curiosity ignited by the allure of...

We are often too hard on ourselves. It's not fair, though! I can almost guarantee that you are more successful than you think.

When you forgive and forget them, they lose any hold on your life