There Are No Rules
From Look FarMarch 6, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Rules make us feel comfortable.
We follow the rules, do what we are supposed to do, and reap the reward at the end.
Follow the rules, get the prize. Easy.
Only I’m not so ... (more)
Posts for Look Far
March 6, 2012 at 10:50 pm
Focus On The Process, Not The Results
From Look FarFebruary 27, 2012 at 8:13 pm
When I have a goal or I want something, I tend to get really caught up in the results that I’m looking for.
But what I’ve learned is that it’s better to focus ... (more)
The Importance of Completing Things
From Look FarFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm
I‘m a great starter. I love to start things. It’s exciting, new and my energy is high.
I’m also a pretty decent finisher. Mostly because when you finish something ... (more)
My Novel
From Look FarFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:38 am
Hi Everyone! This is just a quick note to let you all know that I have written a novel and it is now available as an e-book on Kindle and Smashwords.
Uncover is just over 40,000 ... (more)
How To Solve Any Problem
From Look FarJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:01 am
The simplest way to tackle any problem:
Always Go Forward
Even the tiniest motion forward is better than standing still (or going backward – although you can actually go ... (more)
The Small Tasks of Life
From Look FarDecember 11, 2011 at 11:36 am
I can’t understand how the kitchen always needs to be cleaned. Dirty dishes, crumbs on the floor, spills on the counters. I know most people eat at least three times a day, ... (more)
Enjoy What You Consume
From Look FarNovember 2, 2011 at 10:03 am
We tend to consume a lot of stuff. But we don’t always enjoy the stuff we consume. Likewise, sometimes there is something we would enjoy but we don’t pursue it for ... (more)
Hi, My Name Is… (Video Post)
From Look FarOctober 19, 2011 at 10:08 am
I’ve been wanting to experiment with a video post for a while now, so here it is! This is just a (very) short video to “introduce” myself and say thank you! ... (more)
Discover The Art Of Small Talk
From Look FarSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:08 am
Small talk makes many people nervous. Especially those of us who are introverts or INFPs (like I am).
The good news is, your ability to make small talk can be refined over time. ... (more)
Google Plus
From Look FarAugust 27, 2011 at 10:48 am
Just a quick post to let everyone know that I am on Google Plus, and if you’d like to add me to one of your circles, here I am.
I am still playing around with it right now, ... (more)
The One Thing That Will Always Get You Unstuck
From Look FarAugust 21, 2011 at 8:23 pm
There is one thing that will never fail to get you unstuck. It not only shows you where the problem is, it also tells you how to proceed. Here it is:
Confront Your Pain
When you ... (more)
What Can I Do?
From Look FarAugust 13, 2011 at 10:47 am
The next time you are feeling stuck, ask yourself the following question:
What can I do?
This is opposed to thinking about all of the things you can’t do or don’t have ... (more)
Self Reflection Questions
From Look FarAugust 7, 2011 at 11:56 am
From time to time on this blog, I write a post that includes self reflection questions. For a while now, I have wanted to compile all of these questions from separate posts into ... (more)
How To Survive High School (So You Can Thrive Afterward)
From Look FarJuly 24, 2011 at 11:47 am
I was reading this article the other day about people who are nerds in high school and the qualities they have that lead to success later in life. I started thinking about what ... (more)
How To Be Assertive
From Look FarJuly 5, 2011 at 8:34 pm
Assertiveness is the sweet spot between being a doormat and being overly aggressive. It is the place from which you ask for what you need, and know that you will receive it.
The ... (more)
The Thing You Can’t Not Do
From Look FarJune 27, 2011 at 7:49 pm
A lot of people want to know what their life purpose is. A lot of people want to achieve something great. And, a lot of people want to find out what it is they truly love to do.
So, ... (more)
The One Thing That Will Stop Your Problems From Getting Bigger
From Look FarJune 19, 2011 at 11:27 am
No matter how big your problems are, they can always get worse. And, unfortunately, things do often get worse before they get better. In order to prevent this, you should remember ... (more)
3 Qualities You Must Develop
From Look FarJune 15, 2011 at 9:51 am
When you feel stuck or things aren’t going the way you want them to, it’s easy to get discouraged, frustrated, or even a little panicked. This is totally normal, but unfortunately, ... (more)
How To Have More Time
From Look FarJune 10, 2011 at 2:47 pm
photo credit: laszlo-photo
Time is the one thing that you never have enough of, right? Wrong. There is plenty of time.
Use time, don’t let it use you.
Do The Thing You ... (more)
3 Essential Questions To Ask Yourself
From Look FarJune 7, 2011 at 11:57 am
photo credit: ???? Th?t (slowly back…)
Some people are looking for their Life Purpose. Some people are looking for that thing they love to do. And some people are just ... (more)
How I Quit My Job When I Didn’t Have Another One Lined Up
From Look FarMay 30, 2011 at 10:57 am
photo credit: RLHyde
Several years ago, in the Spring of 2007, I quit a job that I hated. And I did so before I had another job lined up.
What made me think about this was a ... (more)
There Is No Place To Get To
From Look FarMay 4, 2011 at 4:57 pm
photo credit: Zach Dischner
We often think, at any given point in our lives, that we are going somewhere. That there is some place we have to get to.
Maybe we want to reach a ... (more)
How To Figure Out What To Do Next
From Look FarApril 8, 2011 at 10:19 am
photo credit: VinothChandar
The amount of choice we have is overwhelming.
When it’s time to make a decision about which step to take next, we are often paralyzed with indecision. ... (more)
How To Use Your Gut Feeling
From Look FarMarch 27, 2011 at 9:23 am
photo credit: Pilottage
There are two ways to make decisions. One is with your eyes. The other is with your gut.
Gut feelings are stronger, quicker, and lead to better results ... (more)
3 Simple Actions That Will Transform Your Life
From Look FarFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:09 pm
photo credit: Bert K
When you think about making changes in your life, it’s a daunting thought. The steps you need to take seem endless, and most likely, you’re not ... (more)
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