There is one word I learned from my little girl that we all need to know and use often.  It's the word that breathes life into dreams.  

50 years is a long time to check in with ourselves.  Thoughts on keeping your goals on track.  

Here's where you can look for true inspiration.  The mirror.  

That dragon of doubt is something we all face.  But really.  You can't beat it one more time?  Listen and know you can.  

Can we find the answers on our own to anything?  Sure, I guess.  If you want them much faster allow others in and know this.  All you have to do is ask.  

Do past failures impact what happens to who we become and what we have?  It certainly can unless you have a different perspective to manage the mind and overcome past challenges.  Here's an idea that works. 

We all have those things that we just don't like to do.  Deep down inside we also know not doing them is holding us back.  Here's a way to get them done and get on with your successful life.  

We are all affected, impacted, influenced by and directed by others. When it comes to deciding right from wrong it's the person staring in the mirror that really knows.  

Inside we all have this incredible creative power to build and do and have and become.  Having the right conversation with ourselves is so important.  If you feel stuck try this.  Try thinking with your fingers.

Some of the greatest life lessons come from reflections at the end of life.  Its where true perspectives comes into view.  For this professor, his came after only 46 years here.  Words left to teach us all.