Are you self-employed?
In live seminars I often ask, “How many of you are self-employed?” Typically, about 30% of the audience will raise their hands. Then I ask, “How many of you are working for yourselves?” A few more hands go up. Then…
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This is the way to live your life – and sell onions
A coaching client recently gave me a copy of Radical Hospitality – Benedict’s Way of Love by Daniel Homan, Lonni Collins Pratt. Here’s a little story from that book that got my attention: We have also lost our souls in…
Is it a dead cow or just spilled milk?
There’s an old Texas saying that goes: “It doesn’t matter how much milk you spill as long as you don’t lose your cow.” In other words, what we see as “failure” may not really have diminished our ability to contribute,…
I leaned into my future and saw this……..
Last week we had our annual sold-out INNOVATE event here at the Sanctuary. These were people who were willing to fire up their imagination and dream about what is possible. The diversity in the room was awesome. As I read…
I’m living the American Dream man!
This week I was eating lunch with one of my granddaughters at Taco Bell (yes, it’s easy for vegetarian grandkids). Sitting nearby were two overweight workers, with names and company represented clearly on their shirts. Another guy walked in, recognized…
I have a problem
A few weeks ago I acknowledged a growing challenge with the sidewalk leading to our front door. A full 10ft section had buckled up about 6 inches because of tree roots underneath. That had ruined the gentle flow of our…
I’m afraid charging for my art will hurt my reputation
This is such a common question I wanted to share it here. Isn’t it cheapening the real process of creating art (music, sculptures, writing, visual art, coaching) if I expect money in return? Andy asks: “Dan, I’m an illustrator and…
The $1000 Burrito
This is a guest post by Jodey Smith. He is a Podcast Coach, Producer, and Consultant. You can learn more him on his website. You can also follow him on Twitter. Honesty compels me to confess that I had never…
Mister are you rich?
Sunday evening Joanne and I stopped in to see a young friend of ours who is doing a great job of making a new life after prison. As we pulled into the housing area my car immediately drew a small…
Help us with a name and win this beautiful eagle
Give us a great name and you could be the proud owner of this bronze eagle replica. Read on…. Do we serve best from a full cup or an empty cup? People often spiritualize having nothing – that somehow…