The Positive Place Episode 47: Building Brand You. Building brand YOU is an essential part of being successful. Although we may not think of ourselves as a brand, we in fact are branding ourselves in everything that we do. Through our appearance, our actions, and even our words, we create the way in which other people and other brands receive us. So in everything that you do remember that your brand promise, tagline, and logo are created directly by you.

The Positive Place Episode 46: Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep. In this message we reflect on the topic of beauty, and take a dive into what makes people beautiful. Although we should desire to look our best as we present ourselves in the world, it is important for us to remember that what makes us beautiful is not just our appearance as true beauty is the sum of all of the positive characteristics we posses within us. So today accept my complement as I believe you are beautiful, and I just want you to know that you are really special.

The Positive Place Episode 45: Keep Fighting. Whether it be  MMA, Boxing, Wrestling, or two birds in a tree, fighting is a part of survival in life and we must always be prepared to fight for what we want. This message is designed to provide some motivation for you to continue in the good fight, as you work to defeat any opponent that may come. We review the training process of physical and mental conditioning, practicing, creating good corner supporters, and fighting with all you've got as the keys to be able to overcome any blows that life throws your way.

The Positive Place Episode 44: The Puzzle of Life. If you have every worked to assemble a jigsaw puzzle you know that there is a process of putting things together piece by piece that has to be done in order to create an intended vision. Most puzzles don't come with directions, but if they did they may advise that you start with a vision of what you want to create, identify all of the pieces needed for success, develop an outline for your goal, and begin to put pieces in place to build the masterpiece of your desire. In a way, life is like a puzzle and in this message we take these instructions to heart and challenge ourselves to look at these steps as a way to create the perfect picture of the life that we want for ourselves.

The Positive Place Episode 43: Act As If is a technique that is used in the creation of everything as we know it to be. It simply takes our imagination and allows us to convey thoughts into actions that propel us in the direction of success. In this form of practice we are able to not only go through the motions, but be engaged with the emotions, feelings, and actions that accompany what we desire most. It is said that we should start with the end in mind and our ability to act as if not only allows us to think of a goal, but to truly accept and live in the accomplishment of having it as ours already. So today, realize that you are what you desire to be right now. As the more you act as if you are, the more you will become who you are.

The Positive Place Episode 42: The Gift of Being Present. Are you capturing the moment, or are you living in it? This is a question that I ask participants in my development sessions as we discuss the topic of presence and our ability to be present. In a world that continues to move faster everyday we lose touch with making personal connections, and creating lasting relationships with ourselves and others. It is easier to text than call, easier to try than do, and easier to say why we can't than to show up fully as ourselves. So today, take a moment and realize that your presence is powerful and it is important for you to be present in your life, and the life of those that you value the most. Since the majority of your success in life will simply be based on your ability to show up, be sure that you give yourself the ultimate gift of being present.

The Positive Place Episode 41: Growing Through Grief. Grief is an emotional state that all humans experience as a reaction to the many forms of loss that we encounter. Although the process of grieving is one that challenges us both mentally and physically to overcome, it is essential that we grieve as this is a natural part of the healing process. In order to get over the pain that comes in situations of loss, we must allow ourselves the time, space, and conditions to grow through our grief properly so that we can restore ourselves and grow better. 

"that which does not kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche

The Positive Place Episode 40: Stay Woke. The concept of being awake or staying woke is something that gets commercial attention, but what does it really mean? In this episode we discuss what it is to refresh and renew yourself to avoid the state of slumber by presenting thoughts that will allow you to awaken your mind to see everything in life anew. No alarm clock is ever needed when you learn to live awake, aware, and responsive to your existence.

The Positive Place Episode 39: Everyone Can Help Others. In this message we review the phenomenon of an echo, and discuss how one initial sound can continue to be heard and duplicated. We all have a voice that can be used to create positive messages in the world, and once we choose to share our message it has the ability to ECHO for days, months, years, and even generations. So today share your message and work to create a literal echo, because we are all in this together, and together Everyone Can Help Others.

The Positive Place Episode 38: Cut The C.R.A.P. In this episode we discuss the topic of crap and bring to light the acronym of Can't Return A Profit. If something is unable to be of profit of or betterment for you, then it is something that you must learn to cut out of your life. When working to become our best there will always be some crap for us to get rid of, as it is simply a form of waste that may be holding us back. So today, take personal inventory of your life and cherish the things that profit you, as you work to remove and cut out all of the crap that might be doing you no good.

letting go of what you have is needed to make room for what you want