Yesterday was Thanksgiving. I was reminded by a friend that we in the United States (and Canada) are lucky to have holidays that revolve around thankfulness. As I was drenching myself in the energy of this day, I found myself lost in appreciation rather than gratitude or thankfulness. I will explain the difference I perceive ...
Trust. What an intriguing concept. What is it exactly, and how is it defined? Can you trust someone based on what they say? “Trust me, I wouldn’t hurt you.” It’s nice to hear those words, but is it enough? Can you trust someone based on what they do? Can you research all of their past ...
I would like to expand on the Daily Focus “Greeting” from yesterday. What is the power of eye contact? The greeting is so much about eye contact. Locking on to the eyes is so much more powerful than a glance. Think about entering a retail store and being greeted by someone who is working on ...
One of the greatest inventions of all time is Dogs! Think about it. You can run into any dog on the planet, a total stranger to you, and they act as though they are your best friend and haven’t seen you for 2 years. Total surprise, total joy, dancing around completely overwhelmed with energy. They ...
One is infinitely greater than zero. I have the easiest and simplest exercise program on the planet for you today. I also guarantee that you will be a massive success with this new program. It is called One. Here’s how it works: Write down each exercise that you would like to do on a regular ...
Effective communication depends upon many things, and is quite a challenge for most of us. It is also truly invaluable in business today. To run a successful company you certainly need your people to be able to express themselves clearly, and to be able to listen effectively to truly hear what others are intending. At ...
A breath. A kiss. Tiny fingers. Puppy licks. Hot coffee. Iced chai. Shoes. Warm sun. Cool breeze. Brown eyes. Friendship. Laughter. Do re mi. Puffy clouds. Smooth roads. Foreign languages. Smiling hearts. Knock-knock jokes. Fresh air. Fast horses. Creators. Auto seat warmers. Machu Picchu. Palm trees. Sunrises. Garlic bread. Short skirts. Brown skin. Red skin. ...
Sometimes the deepest insights into ourselves and others can come from the simplest places. We need simply to pay attention. If you have not answered the four questions from yesterday’s Daily Focus, please go back and do it before you read this post. Yesterday’s Focus is called “Colored Animals” and can be found at http://www.rickschaefermd.com/blog/general/daily-focus-colored-animals/ ...
Here’s a really fun way to gain insight into yourself and others. I would like you to play along with me and simply answer the following questions. So please grab a pen and paper and write down your answer to the following four questions: What is your favorite color? Not for your clothing or for ...
If you really want to make your point, don’t tell, ask. That sounds backwards, doesn’t it? It seems that if you really want to make a point and especially if you want others to understand your point and agree with you, you would need to explain your position, make good arguments, repeat yourself often, and ...