Welcome to the first blog I have ever written!

Actually, one of the things I have noted about this process of pursuing my purpose and happiness is that there are many “firsts.” Somehow things that I previously avoided, even dreaded; such as learning new software tools, recording selfie videos, and many more to come, are things that I take on with excitement. It’s also interesting how some of my old obstacles or justifications seem to have weakened or lost relevance, e.g. “I am too old to learn how to use social media,” or, “you are going to start a coaching practice on the verge of 60?” My purpose simply doesn't seem to tolerate some of these debilitating comments. 

As I attempt a bit of self-analysis, there are a few observations that help explain this evolution. First, it’s almost like love. If you have ever been passionate about someone, you find ways to communicate, show up, and do extra stuff that would have previously not occurred to you. That is a bit like the kind of purpose that I want to help everyone develop for their lives. In this process, there have been many setbacks. It seems like when I have run into each, I find ways to either directly overcome it, or shift focus on moving the ball forward in other areas until I can overcome the obstacle. One simple example; this website. The first designer I hired turned out to be both incompetent and a scammer. He took half my budget and I lost about 10 days in my process. So, once I found someone different who could do the job with half my budget, I put my energy towards preparing my social media pages, content, etc. 

Second, I have a clear vision, goals, and action plans. Since I know where I am headed and why with a map I created, it seems easier to stay on track. 

Third, it became REAL CLEAR to me that NOBODY IS COMING TO DO IT FOR ME. Things that used to be sufficient to let me off the hook to persevere simply don’t hold up to the light. “I will do this tomorrow” or “I am too old to learn this” or “I am just going to go back to find a regular job like before.” And, low-and-behold, I was able to persevere.

Fourth, is perseverance.I had to really rebuild this muscle. Through the many years I let it stagnate and depression had virtually crippled my ability to persevere through certain things. But, among the things I learned and share with clients, is that this muscle can and must be rebuilt.

I hope you got something out of your visit to my site today and will return often. 

To happiness,

Brad