Simply Remember To Start

Simply Remember To Start

by | Oct 3, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Today is new As a child’s first step (Fragment of a poem I wrote in 2004 that has been hiding in my green tub since then.)   How about this one: Henry keeps saying to his wife, “I just want to go on our camping trip to Yellowstone.” Hour after hour he...
Do You Ever Play This Trick On Yourself?

Do You Ever Play This Trick On Yourself?

by | Sep 26, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Since we were kids we’ve been told to “Just Wait.” We’ve been told to “Just Wait,” for a chocolate chip cookie, for a new toy we desperately want, for summer vacation to come.   Now, sometimes it’s important to just wait: For the light to turn green. For the corn...
Nothing to See Here

Nothing to See Here

by | Sep 15, 2017 | Imperfect Best

I live in San Diego.  San Diego has many “perfect” locations to walk: beautiful neighborhoods, a vibrant downtown, breathtaking beaches, and majestic piers like the one below.  I’ve strolled in all these places countless times and enjoy them immensely....
I Fell Off the Imperfect Best Wagon

I Fell Off the Imperfect Best Wagon

by | Sep 5, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Get Your Goat: To annoy you to the point of getting pissed. Urban Dictionary   Do you ever have thoughts that just get your goat?  Then your goat gets all spooked, jumpy, and agitated.  Meanwhile you are left feeling generally, completely miserable. Yesterday I...
Train Yourself To Act Consistently

Train Yourself To Act Consistently

by | Aug 24, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Every step we take doesn’t lead to a mountain top. The world simply isn’t built that way. I found this out the hard way.   I often find waiting extremely painful, yet I used to spend much of my time waiting.  Sure, I would take a few actions, but then I would sit...
VERY Last Minute Imperfect Best Friday Blog

VERY Last Minute Imperfect Best Friday Blog

by | Aug 18, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Some weeks you get so abundantly busy marketing your Imperfect Best Speaking to high schools and colleges, writing articles, doing yoga, eating monster cookies, having fun with wonderful friends and preparing for your TEDx talk, that suddenly it’s Friday morning and...
Within the AWKWARD, the AWESOME Can Emerge

Within the AWKWARD, the AWESOME Can Emerge

by | Jul 28, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Getting my speaking and bravery coaching business even close to bringing in the money I want it to bring in has not worked thus far. AND I’ve been at this for about ten years now. Yes, at times I feel fear about these business results and guilt. At times, I feel...
Struggling to Find Peace in the Moment

Struggling to Find Peace in the Moment

by | Jul 13, 2017 | Imperfect Best

Have you ever: Tried to develop a good habit? But…. Gotten distracted? Been in resistance to your next step? Become nervous? Then lost your car keys? You know what?  Me too!  All of the above. Early last week, I resolved to be more mindful than ever before.  For...