The Be Inspired Badass Guidepost Collection

A Few Good People There are times in life when going at it alone is overrated. Yes, INDEPENDENCE matters. Indeed, Self-Trust matters. Learning to listen to your own inner wisdom matters enormously. I’m all about each of us expressing as much of all three, as much of the time, as is possible. With that said, […]

Every Criticism Has a Cost Criticism has become remarkably normalized. We see it on social media, in workplaces, in politics, around dinner tables, and, perhaps most painfully, inside our own minds. But what does constant criticism actually cost us? Habitual criticism can damage relationships, fuel defensiveness and resentment, strengthen our inner critic, and interfere with […]

Own What Is Yours I believe the most meaningful life is one designed and acquired through self-authorship. You can’t inherit a life of meaning. I certainly don’t believe that kind of life can be handed to you. My experience is that it has to be carved out with your own hands. Owning what your life […]

This Is Not the Time to Get Lost in Your Head: The Head Heart Gut Connection You’ve heard all the things. “Use your head.” “Think it through.” “Be rational.” For centuries we’ve been taught that our logical mind is the best, and sometimes only, place to make decisions. But what if your head isn’t meant […]

Does the Shoe Fit? You’ve been on my mind and in my heart. To the point where my intuitive radar has been buzzing and asking me to write this guidepost for you. I trust each reader will discern if you’re one of those I’m writing to today. Can You Relate? There are all kinds of […]

Choose Your Own Adventure Dearest Gentle Reader (Yes, that’s a nod to Bridgerton.) I want to share something with you that I haven’t spoken about before. The messages in these guideposts often reveal themselves during meditation, contemplation, or while I’m out running, walking, or hiking. I intentionally ask for guidance about what I should share […]

Conspiracies versus Principles: The Seduction of Being in the Know Think about your favorite movie star, musician, or sports figure.  Let’s say you get a news alert that they have been critically injured. Initially, the details are sketchy, leaving you wondering if this person is going to be okay. You want to know what happened, […]

When times are difficult, when global change and upheaval are transforming our daily lives, I’ve found it extremely useful to remind my clients about this quote: “The optimists died.” — Admiral John Stockdale Now I’m not taking a stand against optimism. But optimism may not be our best mode of operation in this very moment […]