You’ve heard it said that “my mind ran away with me,” “I got distracted,” “my emotions got the best of me,” etc. Eastern philosophers call these energized, unproductive, focus-lacking and often random states of mental chaos the “monkey in your mind.” Be the zoo keeper. Empty the cage when necessary. 

Happiness. Your life. Your choice. Your responsibility. Beat the blues, baby! Rock on...

We are born bouncers. Bouncing babies, bouncing toys, bouncing walkers – pleasure from bouncing is in our DNA. Episode 13 of the Monster in the Making® podcast is called Bounce Back. As infants and children, bouncing is physically fun. As we grow, it’s mentally mandatory. How fun it is as adults is up to us.

Bouncing has consequences. Landing wrong hurts. A bad bounce can break things. By definition, bouncing is an abrupt change of direction after an impact. This can be physical or mental. Maturity helps us determine the outcome and direction after the impact. Our reactions at that point shape our future paths.

Knowing the difference makes all the difference. There’s no such thing as a passive passion.

Life isn't the movies. Day in and day out, most of us don't get special lighting; hair, makeup and wardrobe staff to look our best, personal assistants, or the option for constant re-takes and do-overs. We get out of it what we put into it. Our military is one of the best examples of this. They train for optimum results. And most put their best training to use in civilian life later. 

You can dream about it. You can talk about it, BUT unless you work on it, it's just a wish. Do whatever it takes. 

A fun new name for getting your head in the game.