Selling Ourselves Short

By: Ben Murphy

There’s an old adage that “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” The problem with most of us is that we make great plans, we just have trouble carrying them out. The truth of the matter is that we can only achieve what we attempt. Most of us sell ourselves short because we plan well, but never get around to the attempting.

I write about this topic because we can only be at our fullest when we pursue all we know we are capable of. It’s a little thing called ‘fulfillment.’ But a lot of people I talk to seem awfully unfulfilled, living in a world of “if only.” They love their family, but their job devours all their time. They shuttle their kids to endless activities, but never spend quality time with them. Their lives keep coming back to, “if only I’d started that business when the idea was fresh,” or, “if only I’d followed-through and finished my degree.” Read more

Set Me Free - Pep Talk By The Comeback Coach

Set Me Free

In this week’s Pep Talk video the Comeback Coach, inspired by a visit to a Colorado corrections facility, encourages you to go before the parole board of your mind and announce, “set me free.”

Being The Best You Can Be

By Richard B. Brooke

Imagine for a moment, where our society would be if we (people and businesses) allowed ourselves to believe we have no need for improvement. If we settled for “good enough,” instead of reaching for excellence. If in the afterglow of great success, we adopted an attitude of “We’ve arrived!” and neglected to ask, “How can we improve and reach the next level?”

One of the most unique and powerful gifts we all have is the ability to better ourselves every day, in every way. It is the ultimate opportunity to have the emotional, intellectual and physical faculties to identify and execute change. And it pays huge dividends, in both our personal and professional lives.
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The Truth About Believing

By Richard B. Brooke

One of the biggest challenges I face in teaching people the Art of Self Motivation is leading them to understand how you and I learn to believe.

By the Mach II definition, a vision is not a vision unless you have some belief that it is inevitable. Otherwise, it is nothing more than a wish, at worst, and a goal, at best. Neither a wish nor a goal compare in power to a vision. Once we write some affirmations or a storyboarded vision, the big challenge comes in “being with it.” Every time we visualize it we may feel like a fraud. We may “know” it is not true, and so reading it every day becomes a chore and soon we may lose interest. So how do we learn to believe?

Here are the first two commonly accepted ways people learn to believe: Read more

What is a “Real” Man?

By Rick Johnson

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you are just naturally drawn to a certain man? People like being around him. You can’t quite put your finger on what it is, but you know you like it. When he comes into a room or walks down the street people automatically notice him-they see something different about him. There’s something invigorating and compelling about him. It’s exciting and even a little dangerous to be around him. He’s calm but confident, relaxed but prepared, kind but authentic, and bold but compassionate. You feel safe and better about yourself in his presence.

You’ve just encountered authentic masculinity. It’s rare, but it’s out there. Read more

How to Turn Lemons into Margaritas

The answer -  The Comeback Coach, otherwise know as Mark McIntosh.

How to  “Turn Lemons into Margaritas” is Mark’s latest book which he encourages readers to realize the importance of effectively dealing with change, challenge and adversity. Inspired by moments from family, friends, speaking engagements, hosting Colorado & Company and other venues, Mark with his usual positive outlook encourages others to run to daylight and play like a champion - in the game of life.

He speaks from first hand experience. Learning his life lessons from divorce, to corporate restructuring to dealing with a debilitating injury.

Mark was an All American athlete. Not just your run of the mill player. Not only did he play point guard for his High School basketball team, but he played baseball and was the star quarterback of  the football team.  He was given a full scholarship to the University of Missouri  to play football, and was about to be drafted to start in the minor leagues to play baseball.

One moment. One freak accident. Mark saw his hopes and dreams vanish in the blink of an eye. All the hard work, all the extra hours of practice.  He was right there, ready to grab hold and go for the ride of his life…….gone.

His  story is both tragic and inspiring.   While the sports world lost a dynamic player, we  gained one of the most dynamic  speakers and writers in the world today.  This transformation did not happen without bumps and demons to get past along the way. You will want to listen and learn from a man who has tasted the bitterness of life, and turned it into sweet tasting margaritas.

How lucky and fortunate  Single Dad Life is to have crossed paths with Mark. How thrilling it is to have Mark offer to provide content on a regular basis, inspiring single dads  to live the life they deserve. Did I fail to mention,  Mark is also a single dad!

As a big welcome to the Single Dad Life community, he has invited all of us to take part in his upcoming LIVE  teleseminar on relationship recovery. Give Mark a big welcome in the comments below.

When: JUNE 10th, Wednesday 12 NOON MST- please check your time zone

click here for details –>  “RELATIONSHIP RECOVERY”

Here is just a sampling of what is in store:

The Gift Of Listening

By Richard B. Brooke

Ever been chatting with someone and before you can even finish your sentence they interrupt to share their own thought or finish yours for you? Or perhaps you are in the middle of making an important point and their attention is pulled away as they check their ringing cell phone, send an email or reply to a text message. Read more

No Hill For a Climber

By Richard B. Brooke

It’s happened to all of us. One day you are plodding through life just fine. Oh sure, things could be better. It would be nice if you were making more money and driving a really classy car. People would really take notice if you advanced to the next level in your company. But for the most part, you are content … doing just fine. Then you bump into and old colleague or college buddy, and suddenly your world isn’t so peachy. Read more

An Education You Can Take to the Bank

By Richard B. Brooke

I listen with interest each year, as parents share their angst over the rising costs of sending their kids off to college. It’s not just parents of college-aged kids; it’s a topic on the hearts and minds of nearly every parent at some point. After all, doesn’t a college education guarantee a successful future? Read more

The Power of Personal Authenticity

By Richard B. Brooke

Have you ever seen the little children in undeveloped, impoverished countries on the news? Notice how happy they seem, unless they are starving or sick (which many of them are). Have you ever wondered how that can be? How can children with so little - and with so little future - seem so happy, carefree and full of joy? Read more

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