In my last post, I asked that you share your incredible stories. Since writing the post, I read something that has inspired me to take this a few steps further. We all have incredible stories of how our work dramatically impacted the life of one of our clients. For example, I have a story of… Continue Reading
The Power of Storytelling
If I were to ask you what you did for a living, you might tell me that you massage people, or that you do myofascial release, or that you are an acupuncturist or a health coach. Then, if I were to ask what you do, you might tell me that you work knots out of… Continue Reading
Fulfillment
What is fulfillment? Is it a goal? Is it the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Is it the reward at the end of a long journey? Can we attain it? As long as we see fulfillment as a goal, we will never know it. We can’t grasp it, but we can… Continue Reading
On Being “Stuck”
Everyone of us gets to a place of being “stuck.” Now, I couldn’t be writing about it unless it has happened to me. And it’s happened to me many times. “Stuck” feels like you’re at a complete standstill with your feet set in cement. You know that you have to move forward just to pay… Continue Reading
Fear, The Only True Obstacle
What would it take for you to be fearless? What would your life look like if fears didn’t hold you back? Please keep these thoughts on the back burner as you read this post. Fear, worry, doubt all keep us from reaching our potential. They paralyze us, keeping us from action. Or, if we are… Continue Reading
Our Energy, Our Lives—Part One
We are energetic beings. We live in an energetic universe. Those of us that have done energy work know of its power to effect change. Not long ago, my wife had her hip replaced. She was still draining a couple weeks post-op. The doctor told her that if she didn’t stop draining by the time… Continue Reading
Goal Setting Part 5: The Big Step
The biggest step in goal setting is the smallest step. The smallest step is also the most significant, for without it, there is no attainment of the big goals. What is the Big Step? The first step! You have all heard, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” So what is this… Continue Reading
Goal Setting Part 4: The Big Reach
Everything of substance that mankind has ever created began the same way. First there was the idea, then the vision, and finally the plan. Every building, every bridge, every book, every painting, every musical masterpiece has the same genesis. Likewise, so has every enduring business. The Big Reach is about planning. As mentioned in earlier… Continue Reading
Goal Setting Part 3: The Big Dream
Once you know your Big Why, it is time to THINK BIG! What does your dream practice look like? Most people answer this in terms of how many sessions they’re doing. So let’s explore that first. Let’s say that your big dream is to be doing 30 sessions a week. How long could you sustain… Continue Reading
Goal Setting Part 2: The Big Why
Just recently, Sid Duncan of Massage Magazine posted this question, “What priority should money be in a Massage Practice?” It sparked a wonderful thread with close to 50 responses. Some talked about how money has to be the number one priority because we have to pay bills. Others thought that care of the client should… Continue Reading