I’m sure you’ve heard people say, “If you need anything, just ask.” Asking for what you need or want sounds simple. And yet so many of us shy away from asking for things for fear of feeling rejected, turned down, or […]
Over the last several weeks, I’ve shared with you a brief introduction to each principle of my C.O.R.E. formula for success. The last letter in my acronym is E, which stands for emotional intelligence (EQ). This principle is near to […]
I had a conversation with my dad a long time ago that had a profound effect on me. I’d learned of a tragedy; one of those stories where a person lost several family members in a horrific way. Just imagining […]
Can you believe we’re already in week four of living under a global pandemic? Four weeks of complete disruption to the lives we were used to. This pause has allowed some of us the opportunity to turn our “always wanted” […]
“When you’re tired, when you’re down and out, when you’re running on empty—what keeps you going is the strength of your core.” Those were the words my friend, Marty, shared with me one Tuesday morning during our track workout. That […]
What’s the definition of success? Last week I wrote to you about my formula for it. I also promised you that over the coming weeks I’d share each principle in my CORE acronym to help you apply them to your […]
Last week I shared with you how difficult it was for me to get back into my regular blogging discipline. I encouraged you to do the things you know you should do to live your best life. I hope that […]
One day during my Public Defender years, I was in court when my husband, a mutual friend of ours, and I ran into each other in the hallway. “Wow Jordan, you look great! Have you lost weight?” My husband complimented […]
Years ago when I started training for my first half marathon, I was running with a friend who I struggled to keep up with. In between gasps of air, I asked: “How do I get faster?” His response was: “If […]
It was Wednesday of the first week of school. At pickup, Ryan opened the door of our Honda Minivan and looked at me with big eyes and a wide smile. “How was your day?” I asked sensing some good news. […]
