Author Archives: John

Motivational Minute: Utilization Principle

Posted on March 20, 2020 by John

This is March 20, 2020, and stress over the COVID-19 virus is beginning to crescendo for many people. They’re trying to concentrate, to do work from home or create something – or to home-school their kids – and the constant … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Fear, High Performance, How to Be Happier, How to Stop Worrying | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Motivational Minute: Utilization Principle

21 ways to New Year’s Resolution Success

Posted on December 30, 2014 by John

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Here are 21 tips for making New Years Resolutions easier and more successful. May they help you realize all your ambitions and dreams in 2015! Forget deadlines or acquisition of goals. They aren’t products … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultivating Character, Dealing with Fear, Decision-Making, Get Rid of Anxiety, High Performance, Procrastination, Self Esteem, Stopping a Bad Habit | Comments Off on 21 ways to New Year’s Resolution Success

How to Fail at New Years Resolutions

Posted on December 23, 2014 by John

Quality failure requires proper planning. Here are five stealth methods for failing your New Year’s resolutions – because success would be lonely. Most people think a “lack of willpower” is enough to guarantee failure – and that’s one excuse, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultivating Character, Decision-Making, High Performance, How to Be Happier, Procrastination, Self Esteem | 1 Comment

My Special Non-dairy Mocha Recipe

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John

Due to popular demand from clients and friends – and because I teased you in this this earlier post, here’s my favorite recipe for non-dairy mocha. I make this stuff a pitcher at a time and store in the ‘fridge in … Continue reading →

Posted in High Performance | Comments Off on My Special Non-dairy Mocha Recipe

Hot Green Smoothie Recipe

Posted on May 22, 2014 by John

Several clients and friends have asked about the contents of my breakfast drinks – my “hot green smoothies”. For a health bonus, I’m going to share my approximate recipe. I say approximate because it shifts with season and what organic … Continue reading →

Posted in High Performance | Comments Off on Hot Green Smoothie Recipe

5 Ways to Fail Your New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 30, 2014 by John

It’s the end of January. Have you failed your New Year’s resolutions yet? Because quality failure requires proper planning, it’s important to know why the vast majority of New Year’s resolutions FAIL. Most people think a “lack of willpower” is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultivating Character, Decision-Making, Get Rid of Anxiety, High Performance, How to Be Happier, How to Stop Worrying, Procrastination, Self Esteem, Stopping a Bad Habit | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Fail Your New Year’s Resolution

Realistically Happy New Year 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 by John

There are no “negative people”, just “negative thoughts”. My second “Happy New Year” post for 2014 is just that – a short set of remarks about how it is actually a HAPPY NEW YEAR. So, I want to start the … Continue reading →

Posted in Dealing with Fear, Decision-Making, Get Rid of Anxiety, High Performance, How to Be Happier, How to Stop Worrying, Stopping a Bad Habit | 1 Comment

Four Questions for Your New Year

Posted on January 9, 2014 by John

January is “busy season” for self-development coaches and “improving myself” types. There’s blogging, and suggesting resolutions, and shtick about “killing it in the New Year”. It’s time to get the pump-up going – some loud music and strobe lights like … Continue reading →

Posted in Decision-Making, High Performance, How to Be Happier, How to Stop Worrying, Self Esteem | 3 Comments

The Origin of Motivational Literacy ®

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John

People ask about where Motivational Literacy® came from, and that opens a collection of stories that include my life-long curiosity to understand what makes people tick – and how they perform. Being a small and sickly child, I was in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Origin of Motivational Literacy ®

Change Your Life With Facebook #1

Posted on November 19, 2012 by John

This is one of a series on How to Change Your Life With Facebook using Motivational Literacy. This morning, I was scrolling the FaceBook feed, looking for some mental breakfast – some savory mental morsel to jump-start the neurons. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Get Rid of Anxiety, How to Be Happier, How to Stop Worrying | Comments Off on Change Your Life With Facebook #1