What to do with always negative and critical people?
You know these people. No matter what you say, they can't help seeing the negative all the time and offering their criticism – without being asked! When I was young, I tried to help these people. They bothered me a lot. I used to be enthusiastic about many things in…
The 7 Levels of Vision
We all love visionary companies and people. Sadly, most people wouldn't know a vision if it bit them on the tush. On the other hand, we all love to buy from a company that delights and surprises us with new products and services beyond what we can imagine. If you…
Love Oracles
Introducing: Love Oracles. Over the next 50 days, I will be posting one Oracle a day. Just for fun! According to the box, you could change your love life by consulting these Oracles! I don’t know about that, but it’s a challenge and I am up for it! How about…
Emotional Agility
I have been a passionate advocate of Emotional Freedom for more than 26 years. In this video, Susan David does a great job of explaining the concept of Emotional Agility and how there are no "good" or "bad" emotions. They are all part of a feedback system that is necessary…
Galvin La Chapelle
On my next trip to London, this is where you will find me. Who wants to join me?
Angelina
One of my favorites. Years ago we lingered over a Chocolat Chaud discussing names for our first daughter. We loved the name Angelina, which means little angel or messenger, so viola! It became Coco's middle name. Check out the video.
Venture Out
I have always loved adventure. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to travel to see the world and to expand my view of life, reality, and what is possible. Over my lifetime I have clocked up a cumulative total of 12 years of full-time travel to…
Fun And The FUTURE
You'll find the future wherever people are having the most fun. Well then, I would say interactive video games are predicting a new world of virtual reality. After the recent US election and the BREXIT, it appears there is a backlash against globalization. As if stopping immigration and putting up…
The Evolution Of Michael Phelps
Life is never easy. Challenges, happen for all of us and the only question is if we allow them to take us off our game or use them as inspiration to find the good purpose in them. This video is very well produced, inspiring and a reminder to keep going.
Bacteria Evolution Timelapse from Harvard Medical School
Failure is the driver of evolution Many of us wonder how biological organisms evolve and adapt over time. This time-lapse video shows how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics. It also shows how mutations by the few survivors prompt the evolution. The ultimate failure is extinction, which occurs when there are…
French Food Rules
There is a lot to learn here for parents, and people in general. If you have picky kids, buy the book: French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon. Rule #1 You are in charge. Um, er, yes! Rule #2 Avoid emotional eating. Easier said than done! See below for the other…
PARIS > Rooftop
Welcome home. Surprise. Delight. Intrigue. Watch the video and enjoy! Courtesy of My Little Paris.
How Little We See
Check this out. This infographic shows how little of the ocean we see from the surface. I think this is a lot like life. What we see represents only a fraction of what is out there. When people argue over what is real and what is not, they are denying…
Ride The Updraft
U.P.D.R.A.F.T. September 15, 2014 Towers of glass, wood and stone high above the glistening fragrant harbour The sky is clear and blue wispy white and billowing cloud towers drift unharried by the city 7 million souls rushing to work, to home, to school, to entertainment (more…)
The Magic of Istanbul
Romance. History. Wow. Love this Turkish Airlines video... From the top of the Galata Tower, where Hezarfen flew across the Bosphorus, to the Grand Bazaar that holds the secrets of Chinese silk clothes... Are you ready to witness the tale of Istanbul, through a magical and poetic story?
Asian Sex Stereotypes
Folks, I believe it is time to let go of these stereotypes. Truth is, there is nothing sexier than a fully-alive, fully-expressed person from any race or culture!
Great Is In The Details
GREAT: Notably large in size. Remarkable in magnitude, degree, or effectiveness. Full of emotion. Chief or preeminent over others. Markedly superior in character or quality. Remarkably skilled. DETAIL: A small part of something. A particular fact or piece of information about something or someone. Any small section of a larger structure…
If You Are Into Porn: watch this
Why I Stopped Watching Porn | Ran Gavrieli In this video, Ran delivers a thought-provoking talk about why he gave up porn. Over the past two decades, I have coached, talked to and counselled many couples and men who were addicted to watching porn. It's a controversial subject, and I…
Optimize Value vs Maximize Profit
A lot of people see business as a vehicle to make money and that all other factors are merely assets or liabilities to be subjugated to the primary purpose of maximizing profits. These profits are exclusively for the benefit of the business owner or capitalist who risked their capital to…