Silent messages are life giving. Silent messages can be killers. Your words matter. Tone and body language matter more. We mostly remember “silent” messages. Speak less. Say more. I’m actively rinsing my worldview. This is a new, daily discipline. Why, you ask. Because I’ve been amazed how few of you (clients and practice participants) are … Continue reading Silent messages…
Author: Chet
Paradox…
Life is paradox. Embrace it. We are poison and wine. So are all our relationships. Damn. This is another worldview of mine. What, friend, do you believe? Time for a hard rinse within? Live hard. Love harder. Embrace paradox…
Truth…
Absolute truth exists. It's just really rare and rarely found. My favorite verse in the Bible is John 8:32 - And someday you shall know the truth and the truth will set you free. Last night during a trust building practice with a team of five we got a little closer to truth. We tip … Continue reading Truth…
More…
The more I learn, the less I know. Pain narrows perspective. Peace widens it. Since the acute pain of March 27, 2021, my being is more peace filled. I’ve experienced peace on the other side of acute pain. My belief has deepened. Does this make it true? You have a worldview, a lens through which … Continue reading More…
I believes…
Someday, God will return and put all things right. We know deep within, if we dare go there, that nothing makes sense this side of that day. Hope makes no sense in utter darkness. God is light. Run away and toward. We are all worshipers. The question is around who/what you worship. We are all … Continue reading I believes…
You are the message…
Small talk does little good. Meaningful conversation is medicine. TALK. Mostly listen. You will feel better. Better questions lead to better relationships. Your words matter but not nearly as much as tone and body language. You are the message. You aware of all the silent signals you’re sending? Slow down. Reflect. What do you believe? … Continue reading You are the message…
Feel life…
Great athletes & entrepreneurs develop a feel for the game. We are meant to feel life. Your feelings are not to be ignored nor allowed to run wild. All decisions are, in fact, emotional at the root. This is painful to admit. Wisdom requires we integrate feeling and thinking. We think we’re rational, right? We … Continue reading Feel life…
Excellence…
Excellence begins when we learn to do hard things kinda shitty and don’t quit. As we continue to learn to do hard things we begin to believe we will learn to do them well. Excellence is found by learning to do the right, hard things well. Masters do hard things well while making it look … Continue reading Excellence…