Butterflies in the Stomach

Butterflies in the Stomach

“Oh my gosh, why am I so nervous?”  ~ Jason Freeman, professional speaker with a speech impediment I’d presented on large stages, to countless groups and audiences.  There were at least a thousand people at The Alex Theatre in Glendale, California AND a few...
Set New Records This Year

Set New Records This Year

For years, I’ve known that Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile and that, after this historic accomplishment, other runners soon broke his record in large part because Roger proved it was possible.  What an incredible story right?  I love this...
Noticing the Success You are Hiding From

Noticing the Success You are Hiding From

AS MANY self-help books as I’ve read, as many yoga classes as I’ve taken, as many hours as I’ve meditated, as many inspirational conferences as I’ve been to, as many Imperfect Best talks that I’ve given, I have a vicious secret.  I still, routinely, choose to see the...
I Hope I Never Completely Make It

I Hope I Never Completely Make It

There’s a Zen quote I love, “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” ~ Zen Proverb For the record, I’m not anywhere close to enlightenment.  I just ate a Snickers Bar.  I say this as if enlightened people don’t eat...