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Well, here we are again, staring December 31 right smack, dab in the face.  Every year, I find myself thinking, “Whew this year flew by!”  I realize that there are the same amount of hours in each year, but I’ve somehow convinced myself that time seems to move faster every year.  Either way, around this […]

Being present.   Being present may seem like a more passive GSD attribute, but the reality is that being present involves a great deal of intentionality. Think about it. All of the sub-attributes in this section require constant consideration and adjustment of our perception. You cannot keep showing up; focusing on progress, not perfection; being […]

R.C. and I are teaming up this month on our blog. We thought it would be fun to share with you the behind the scenes around our co-authored book GSD Factor Juniors.    R.C., what are your top three favorite things that you got to do with this project?   Illustrating the first ninja Recording […]

The holidays are upon us.  This time of year can bring so much joy and good times, but the holidays can also prove to be the cause of great anxiety and depression.  According to some studies, there are several reasons for this increase in depression around the holidays.  Some factors include stressful work schedules, pressure […]

October is my birthday month, and with each passing year I like to take a moment to reflect on the previous year and set intentions for the coming year.    This year has been different, however, as I’ve been reflecting on who I was in the past, who I am presently, and who I want […]

  Be Inquisitive.   The key to being inquisitive is understanding that we are always learning. Your goal is to always be curious and remember to always be a student of life. Being inquisitive gives you the humble awareness that you are not the smartest person in the room, but the knowledge to know how […]

Fall is here, and the older I get the more I appreciate this season.  We can learn so much from observing nature, and here are a couple of lessons I’m learning from Fall.   Death can be beautiful.  I know that sounds crazy, but hear me out.  Though we can clearly see a literal death […]

I recently got a chance to hear Stuart Weitzman, American shoe designer, entrepreneur, and founder of the shoe company, Stuart Weitzman, speak at an event.   He shared his key “truisms” that have sustained him throughout his entrepreneurial journey. To hear about those once-in-a-lifetime moments that he held onto and maximized as they related to […]

Be confident.   The sentence is simple, but the concept is rather complex. This first and possibly most important GSD Factor attribute is composed of three smaller tenets: Knowing and embracing your true authentic self Using your voice Finding your passion and dedication. Once you identify and embrace all three of these tenets, you can […]