Colorful Detours

Detours often lead to unexpected Adventures. It’s been a while, mostly an intentional break to make sure I was focusing my attention in the proper places. I’ve been debating much within and searching for some understanding from the outside world. I have no more understanding and have yet to find what I’m looking for… IContinue reading “Colorful Detours”

Selling Happily Ever Afters…

Selling Bull Shit Happily Ever Afters… No, it isn’t as easy as calories in and calories out. No, training for a single race will not improve your long term fitness and health. No, a magic 45 day fitness program will not undo twenty years of poor choices. No, going Vegan won’t solve all your healthContinue reading “Selling Happily Ever Afters…”

Attention Transaction Machine

Remember when you had to pick up the phone to call someone? And if they weren’t there it was ok because you simply left a message and they called back when they could give you the proper attention.When was the last time you wrote a note or a letter to someone you loved and caredContinue reading “Attention Transaction Machine”

Joy is my Home

Please let me introduce the man who taught me about Unlimited Energy and Joy. There have been some highs and lows over the past couple years. They used to come so quickly and go so swiftly a therapist was trying to medicate me into oblivion because she swore I was bipolar. It took about 4-6Continue reading “Joy is my Home”

Does the moon get lonely?

Traveling alone is one of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had the opportunity to do. Over 25k miles across the United States in the past year…  through the backroads and big cities to see the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets from lighthouses, beaches, colorful waters, the highest mountains, and everywhere in between. It is rareContinue reading “Does the moon get lonely?”

Take the Detour…

Detours… We have access to the most precise technology ever imagined. We plan our day, our travel, our everything based on the little device we hold in our had. We know EXACTLY where we are going, what the weather will be, how to get there, and even what the distance and time will be fromContinue reading “Take the Detour…”

Slow Down…

Slow down? Really Gary? That’s your advice for me?… I thought you were here to help me do more, get more, accomplish more?… What kind of advice is SLOW DOWN? Slow down… Just for a few minutes, slow down. Even better, slow down and give yourself some positive focused attention… for just a moment. WhenContinue reading “Slow Down…”

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat…

Anything worth doing is worth repeating over and over and over again until it becomes a part of you. There are 4 primary steps to modifying your mindset toward a new goal or destination. Awareness Clarity Prioritize Focus This is all before the intended action even begins moving forward. I often hear how difficult itContinue reading “Repeat. Repeat. Repeat…”

Consistent Daily Discipline

“Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” Jim Rohn If there is one idea that separates winning from losing, it is the discipline of daily personal development. I spend several hours a week improving myself mentally. Reading books and articles, listening to speakers, presentations, podcasts and anything else I can get myContinue reading “Consistent Daily Discipline”

Would you do it again the same way?…

Regret… Have you ever wanted to ask someone if it was worth it? Was what you gave up worth what you received? Did your outcome match your expected outcome? Would you do it all again if you have the opportunity to see the end before you began? Dang… what an interesting set of questions andContinue reading “Would you do it again the same way?…”