Off Balance On Purpose

Whatever you're trying to achieve or become, here's a strategy that will help you keep momentum and get there faster while shortening inevitable backslides: Work the challenge "inside out" and "outside in."

Opportunities can come and go in a blink. When you can recognize what's important and commit quickly you gain advantage, get max credit, and put yourself in best position to see it through. This week's video will help you do that, leaving the unimportant to fall away.

What is it that stops us from going after our true desires? Our greatest loves, ambitions, and contributions? A fear of failure? A lack of belief? Or maybe it's that we don't think it will be worth the time and trouble. Here's a different take on that thought, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

When the noise of the world becomes deafening, you may need to adjust your approach to listening. This week's video from Athens, Greece will help you "listen louder" for inspirations, needs, and opportunities.

This week's video from the Acropolis in Athens, Greece offers a bit of history and some practical ways to demystify what you don't yet understand.

Want to learn more and get better faster? Become a better teacher. Teaching what you know accelerates growth and improvement. This week's video explains how and offers insights for your next teaching opportunity.

Yesterday, I took a break from Christmas to record this message – both sharing thanks, and encouraging one small action to make the rest of your holiday even more meaningful. Enjoy, and see you after the New Year.

If you knew you had just one last chance to contribute something meaningful or express how you feel, how would that change your approach? This week's video will help you erase future regrets by elevating your awareness and actions.

People often ask me "Dan, how is it you're always so positive?" First off, that isn't true. Like you, I can get sucked into negativity at times or fixate on fear. The difference perhaps is I've learned how to recognize and disrupt those states and techniques to quickly reorient to more empowering perspectives. I call these skills "positive practices;" as like anything worthwhile, they take some reps to develop.

As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to self-assess and set intentions. From Chicago, here's a method to increase the likelihood you'll follow through. Setting goals can be exciting, but intentions don't always stand up to reality and inspiration fades over time. So this year we're going to do it differently. Schedule time free from commitments and distractions and engage this five step writing process in which goals actually come last.