Let's Change the Conversation to Respect

How do we change the conversation? We respect people simply because they are a fellow human being and we help where we can.

The man in the video is a perfect example. Will this change your Monday? I has mine.

Don't focus on the goal ...

It's the first Monday of the New Year!

Are you excited?

While many of you are probably like me - it is just another Monday; another work day after a very long vacation.

For others it may be the first workday of the New Year Resolutions. You know those things that you are determined to change throughout the next year; those things that we often loose sight of by February 1st.

This morning, like every morning, I listened to TedTalk. Most of you know, I love TedX and TedTalks; they give you a different perspective on your current thoughts, ideas, and ways of doing life. This morning, Reggie Rivers was up. Reggie was a running back with the Denver Broncos and if you watch the video you'll find out he's a pretty good speaker - I love his sense of humor.

His take on goal setting may actually help you with your New Year Resolution. According to Rivers, if you stop focusing on the end goal you'll actually have a better chance o f meeting said goal. That's a little different than what many "experts" would lead us to believe.

Take a listen to Reggie Rivers and let me know - do you agree or disagree?

Want to change your life?

While cleaning house I love to listen to TedTalks broadcasts. They are short enough to keep my interest - I'm not really that patient - and they are so interesting. The one I found today is amazing!

Self talk is one of the best ways to make any change. Basically, that is what Patti Dobrowolski is talking about here - self talk and picture association. Brilliant strategy!

For those of you needing a new way to do your old life? This video may not work for you. This is about changing your life. The first step in doing something different is to realize that what you are doing isn't working. We have to put our pride down and decide where we make the first change; that is the scariest step of change. You know what the old looks like, you know what to expect, you know that if you do this-that will happen. Not so, when we start to make changes. That's OK.

For those of you needing a change in your life - watch the video once, twice, three times if you have to. Make a small change today.