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The unknown is scary. Doing something new and different is challenging. So many people want to change their lives. Comfort zones are comfortable. Humans love to be in their comfort zones. But, change doesn’t occur there. In today’s blog...
You may hear the term risk when talking about money, but I want to talk about life risks. The risks that matter if you decide to do something or not. These choices and decisions can potentially have a huge impact on the life you live each...
Today marks a special occasion on the blog, this is my 100th post in a row. 100 Weeks of continually delivering the YOL blog every Monday without a hitch. Whether I was travelling for work, fun, busy with life, at family/friends, or had a...
I’m sure you’ve heard it before - someone claiming to be “self-made.” How so and so came from nothing and without one other person's influence, support, or guidance. What I like to call this is a load of BS. Today I uncover the self-made...
Listening to others' opinions can be great right!? Well not always… Find out why listening to others' opinions is setting you up for failure in life. If someone hasn’t achieved what you are setting out to do their opinion is just that...
Ever heard the saying stop and smell the roses? This means to be aware and present at the moment now. To be aware of what’s happening around you. Living in the moment can be tough in today’s day and age. The distractions are endless day...
I’ve had my ups and downs with social media. I got on Facebook when it was new and in. I later joined Instagram and YouTube posting videos and pictures of my life. I’ve also deleted all of my accounts for 3 full years, never logging on...
Figuring out your why is a key piece of information to guide you in your life. A new year calls for a new heading or an adjustment back to the direction you want to go. Understanding your why and top 5 values in life will help you to make...
Wow! It’s almost 2022 already… time literally does fly whether you are being productive or slacking off. Are you planning for the new year ahead? What does 2022 have in stores for you? You have the power to set the tone early on in the...
Give and you get - true or not? Let’s get into the depths of contribution and how giving can be one of your most valuable and fulfilling paths in life. Expanding your life can take years if not decades of study, practice, and belief...
Putting in effort takes work and time, but in the end, it separates the people that achieve things and the people who do little. Be the best you can be in everything you do. This is what I’ll be diving into today. When someone puts in...
I recently went back on a trip to visit my parents on the other side of Canada. It has been difficult to see family and friends over the COVID-19 pandemic but it was finally time to make it work. Today I wanted to get into the importance...
Have you ever overcome the odds at something? Have you ever done something in your life that has shocked you? The path to winning in life can be tough but rewarding. Doing something that takes dedication and sacrifice can be tiring but...
Today’s the day! Learn why being optimistic always wins and how to look on the bright side in life. The definition of optimistic is: to be hopeful and confident about the future. There’s already too much negativity and self-doubt in the...
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to achieve so much in life while others are left working their entire lives barely surviving? Drifting in life is when someone goes with the flow and is along for the ride. Living with purpose is...
Fear is something we all will deal with at one point in our lives. The fears of starting or trying something new happen to people each day. Whether it’s the fear of failure, success, security, or being judged by others. Fear is often the...
Life can get crazy at times and learning to accept what happens is key to moving forward and growing. People tend to label things as positive or negative, good or bad so to speak. The way you see things in life will determine how you feel...
Have you ever heard someone saying why they can’t do something in life? “Oh, well I could do that if I was born rich, or knew the right people, or had a better boss.” The victim mentality is real and it’s when someone makes an excuse as to..