My hamstrings like to talk back to me while I run. But not as ferociously as my ego does. To clarify – my ego is that the little voice inside my head that tells me what I want to hear, not what I need to hear. It has said things in the past like “popular …
Monthly Archive: January 2011
Jan
27
Mastering the Art of Living
A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play; his labor and his leisure; his mind and his body; his education and his recreation. He hardly knows which is which. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine …
Jan
24
Forgive this!
“Forgive and forget” is a phrase commonly heard when trying to move on from a difficult situation. The problem with it is that it rarely works or serves us in the long term. Forgiving someone doesn’t mean what they did was right or what you did was wrong. It doesn’t mean you need to forget …
Jan
20
The Sigh of Relief
When I cross that finish line When I stand up after being in chair pose for what feels like forever. When I finally hear that “yes” I’ve been waiting for. … a large sigh of relief encompasses my body. It’s a physical and audible sigh where my body can relax again and get into its …
Jan
16
Let The Training Begin!
Each day, I wake up in training. But this weekend marked the start of a little bit different training than I’m used to. Saturday = Day One of marathon training! Rob at Endorphin Junkies is officially my goal champion for my sub-4 hour marathon finish. I call him my goal champion because he is as …
Jan
13
Commitments for 2011
Resolutions die. Goals get accomplished and edited. But what we are committed to endures. After updating my goals at the beginning of the month – to start the new calendar year with a BANG – it got me thinking about what I am committed to for the year. What can I commit to to ensure …
Jan
10
Presenting to the next Prime Minister
I come alive when I am sharing energy with an audience. Be that in my spin class, on a stage with a mic, or doing a small training session. I just eat. it. up! On the weekend, I had to privilege of presenting at the UBC Student Leadership Conference. Other great people on the bill …
Jan
06
Why Work Doesn’t Happen At Work
Working remotely is a “perk” that some companies allow their employees to do. After watching the TED talk below on why work doesn’t happen when you’re at work, you may want to consider the time you spend in the office and how much work you are getting done there. Maybe working in the office should …
Jan
06
Where the Magic Happens
I practiced being vulnerable in a presentation I gave yesterday. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone in public and on purpose. Magic happened. Thank you. (Hat tip to This is Indexed for the image) Pick of the Post: La Roux – In For The Kill (official music video)
Jan
03
The Highlights of 2010
The end of a decade deserves some time for reflection. Each year, I have written about the most memorable moments of that year. It’s amazing to see how much my life and my self has changed since writing the highlights of 2008 and the highlights of 2009. With a ton of gratitude, I share with …
