Is it better to give or to receive? No judgement whichever you believe. If you say “receive” then you can stop reading this post as I doubt it will apply to you. If you’re among the givers who wish to serve others, my goal with this post is to make sure you’re able to serve freely and effectively.

This week much of the country is experiencing some form of winter weather. Many places are experiencing record breaking events.

It’s the yearly spectacle that gets the more American viewers than anything else. Some watch for the entertainment, some watch for the commercials and, yes, a few people actually watch for the football.

When we judge others and ourselves we create stress. We all are aware of the mental, emotional and even physical problems that are associated with long term stress. Our judgments of ourselves, other people and situations add to that stress. It’s simple, to reduce the amount of stress you experience, judge less.

In the book that he co-wrote with Steve Jamison, The Essential Wooden, famed basketball coach John Wooden says something that many people might find surprising or even disbelieve it’s true.

Mentors are a key ingredient in our growth journey. They can help shine light on the path to your preferred future. The insight and knowledge that you can gain from someone who has blazed their own path before you can prove to be invaluable.