Category Archives: Goals

Day 101 – Pesonal Reflection

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.  ~Anaïs Nin This journey of 101 ways of Managing A Successful Transition was a personal reflection on … Continue reading

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Day 100 – Role Models: A Philosopher’s Journey

Margaret Young said it best: “Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they really want so they will be happier. The way it … Continue reading

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Day 99 – Role Models: Filling the Gap

In 2010 I was a senior in high school completing my final year. I felt unsure about my life and and my post secondary plans. I had no ambition or motivation to be successful in school and graduate. It did … Continue reading

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Day 96 – Role Models: Giant Leap

Life is not how perfectly you do. It’s about doing it. ~ Shelagh McNally When I was 40 years old, with my nose firmly pressed against the corporate glass ceiling, I sold the entire contents of my house, packed my … Continue reading

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Day 95 – Role Models: Journey of Hope

Journey of Hope by Cid Palacio When I left a thirty three year career three years ago, to look after my mom who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer, I discovered painting. When lightening struck twice and I lost my … Continue reading

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Day 89 – Your Path

All know the way; few actually walk it.  ~Bodhidharma, Buddhist Monk We live in enlightened times. We have a plethora of ways to find information to help us define our life paths. Lessons from our parents, reading books, following positive … Continue reading

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Day 79 – Reaching Goals

Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it. ~ Mohandas Gandhi Yesterday I talked about goal focus. So what happens when you don’t reach your goals? This rings true for me in another part … Continue reading

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