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Composure Amongst the Chaos“Cutting Through the Noise” has always been the biggest driver of Exclusivia. However, the temptation is not to cut through the noise, it’s to escape the noise. “If I climb a mountain and sit by myself for a week, I…

My Journey To Working in Leadership at DisneyI tell my short story about going from a college graduate, to art management, to moving into leadership at Disney. You’ll see it wasn’t a direct path, as I worked at the Disney restaurants as a hostess to just get…

Triangle of Deep RelationshipsThe Triangle of Deep Relationships The deepest relationships have a Triangle structure to them. At two points of the triangle, you will find two people. Most likely these two people like each other and care about each other. But that…

I Am Who I AMI had a conversation this week about someone I care about, but who was behaving in a way that was frustrating and a little disappointing. “They are who, who they are. You can’t change them, so you have to accept…

I Am Not What I Ought To Be“I am not what I ought to be, Not what I want to be, Not what I am going to be, But I am Thankful that I am better than I used to be.” I first read these lines in…

Optimizing Metabolic Health with Continuous Glucose MonitorsContinuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), initially developed for diabetes management, have emerged as a game-changer for non-diabetic individuals seeking to optimize their health. Beyond tracking glucose levels, CGMs provide unique advantages that contribute to overall well-being. 1. Enhanced Dietary Awareness: Wearing…

Reimagining Ourselves: Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Personal TransformationThe science of neuroplasticity emerges as a powerful ally, offering a roadmap for reimagining ourselves and unlocking potential. Neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections, allows us to reshape our thoughts, behaviors, and ultimately, our…

Caring is Taking the Time, Indifference is Making Excuses“Caring is taking the time, indifference is making excuses.” A basketball coach I used to work with, Tom Desotell, used to always say this to our staff and players. He was adamant that if something was truly important to a…

Keep Your Day From Being HijackedWhen you first declutter your life, there’s still stuff coming at you. You may go into your day all excited with good intentions and the right mentality but then we collide. The spirit collides with real life and it’s like…

An Oxygen Mask on the PlaneWhen you’re preparing for takeoff on a place, the flight crew will go through their safety procedures. One of which is, in the event of an emergency place your own oxygen mask on before assisting others. Only if you can…

AIM YOUR BRAIN, CHANGE YOUR LIFEThe hard-wired brain craves coasting. Chrono-performance research shows how today’s top performers reject this tendency and act to reflectively reengineer their performance. Glance ahead and sense the clear difference. Faith Shapes Our Destiny Faith matters to highest human performance, yet…

Not By Thought AloneHow many of us wrestle with own thoughts and our minds as we struggle to make sense of everyday life? We all do. “If I can just figure this problem out. If I’m somehow smart enough, I will be able…

An Easy or a Meaningful Life, but Probably Not BothWe can have an easy life or a meaningful life, but probably not both. If we reflect on the accomplishments that we are most proud of, they are usually something that required us to struggle, preserve, dedicate ourselves, and only…

Honor Your Neuro-IndividualityI think we could build a case that the biggest difference between the most successful highest performers in the world and everyone else, is that they have learned to individualize the changes they make and the improvements that they set…

Creativity booster: Hang artwork in your home and workspaceWHY DO IT Viewing works of art and craft can stimulate creativity by encouraging openness to new experiences and learning; promoting risk-taking; increasing pleasure, advancing health, and reducing stress; facilitating mind-wandering; and inducing saccadic eye movement, which strengthens neural connections…

Spaciousness=CreativityIt’s understood that spaciousness is more conducive to creativity. But it is not realistic for people to simply raise their ceilings or build expensive additions to increase their home or work area’s space. However, the brain will respond the same…