Living With Integrity: The Path to True Freedom
Telling a lie is something that we have all done. Sometimes it has been in a harmless way, like telling a little white lie to protect someone’s feelings. Other times it can be something much more serious. Lying can be a way to avoid trouble, avoid stressful situations, a way to protect ourselves, or maybe […]
Focusing On Your Goals – Lesson Learned From A Blurry Photo
Hey, this is Marcelo and this is something that I know we can all relate to because we have all done it. We have all taken pictures. Whether we have used a standalone camera or our smartphone, we have all been able to capture a moment in time. No, I’m not a photographer and this […]
Why Are Core Values Important?
Why is it important for us, as individuals, to know our own personal core values? What are the beliefs that are most important to you? Not your spouse, not your friends, not your family members, not your coworkers, but YOUR own personal beliefs. It’s important to respect other people’s values, but it’s also very important […]
Building Your Mental Home – Are You Using The Right Materials?
Why is it that we could be so careless when it comes to building our mental home? Think about it, if we were building our dream house to live in, we would be so careful with the plans, the designs, the material we select, and even the professionals that we hire to put it all […]
Are Your Roots Strong Enough?
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and we often find ourselves faced with adversities that challenge our resilience and personal growth. The notion that adversity strengthens our roots and empowers us to grow further and stronger is reminiscent of a tree that requires strong roots to support its growth. Without a solid […]
Don’t Avoid Constructive Criticism
Our egos love to hear praise, but when wanting to become the best at something, find those who will tell you the honest truth. The good, and most importantly, THE BAD. If the bad never gets pointed out to us, we will never get better. We can only change what we become aware of. So […]
What Does Fear and Faith Have in Common?
What does fear and faith have in common? They both deal with a future that hasn’t happened yet. The difference is that fear focuses on the negative future. While faith focuses on the positive future. The beautiful thing is that it’s our choice what we want to focus on. Neither the negative future nor the […]
Be Like A Coffee Bean
Be like a coffee bean! I made this video based on a recent book I read by Jon Gordon and Damon West called The Coffee Bean. This story has a very simple yet powerful message. In life, when you are given the choice to be a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean; always be a […]
When Life Throws You Punches
Life can throw some major punches at us, and sometimes we get mentally stuck in the battle. But never forget that you are not a punching bag! Life is full of unexpected obstacles and sometimes we get hit hard and it hurts. It’s okay for us to feel the pain, but it is not okay […]
Are Your Dreams YOURS?!?
We are often told to follow our dreams, right? But are your dreams really YOURS? Many of us have been pursuing dreams. It could be in our careers, our finances, our relationships, etc. But sometimes the dreams that we’re pursuing are tings that we may like and wouldn’t mind having or doing, but they may […]