I always miss the summer— long, hot days in sandals, getting around on a bike and loads of time for backyard barbecues. And time for reading. The problem I have is that my list of books I want to read seems to be growing faster than I can cross them off. And that’s despite reading 2 books a month. And then there are the great reads. The ones I want to underline,… Continue reading
My summer reading list – 6 books that will educate, thrill and inspire
We're having strange weather this summer in Kelowna - lots of wind, surprise rain storms and unseasonably cool. Perfect weather for a good cup of tea and a summer read. This summer, I thought I would expand my tastes from… Continue reading
3 steps to building willpower and becoming a force of nature
In a dusty laboratory, tucked away in the bowels of Florida State University, sat a plate full of freshly baked cookies. They were chocolate chip. Beside them, on a separate plate, were a half-dozen radishes. This odd (and slightly cruel)… Continue reading
10 books that will make you smarter, richer and more fun to be around
I love to read books. There’s something about following the plot of a good who-done-it or learning from a master that is both relaxing and inspiring. In this post I’m sharing 10 books I enjoyed this year—some are for profit,… Continue reading
Book review: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
There’s good reason why the likes of Dan Pink (Drive), Chris Guillebeau (The $100 Startup), Reid Hoffman (co-founder LinkedIn), Michael Hyatt (Platform) and a host of other smart people rave about Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less by Greg McKeown.… Continue reading
Why You Stay Stuck (And 5 Fast Ways to Get Unstuck Today)
You’ve been there. It’s 2:30 in the afternoon, your InBox is open, more emails are arriving, your screen shows a half-finished proposal, there’s a stack of business cards on your desk you meant to do something with, somewhere on your… Continue reading
