10 Words to Never Use Again

January - 6 - 2011
Posted by Val

The power of life and death is in the tongue. Be mindful of what you say… Thoughts become things and your word becomes your world. With that said, it came to me the other day these 10 words/phrases to NEVER USE AGAIN. Here they are: 1. HOW? Never ask HOW anything is going to happen.  [ Read More ]

If you’ve read Part One in this series, you now know 3 critical mind shifts that are necessary to create High Success. (Click here if you haven’t read it.) And if you’ve read Part Two, you know how important it is to commit to celebrating the smaller successes along the way to the fulfillment of  [ Read More ]

Malcolm Forbes said: “Success follows doing what you want to do. There is no other way to be successful.” And Maya Angelou stated, “Pursue the things you love doing and do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you. All other tangible rewards will come as a result.” And I say, “Don’t  [ Read More ]

Today while I was riding in my car, the idea came to me about creating Masterpieces, and where we do it. Each of us is gifted in a unique way, and most of us have several gifts that we’re aware of. Your gifts are the key to answering the question: Where are your Masterpieces created?  [ Read More ]

Hi God, I love You. I just have a few simple requests today. They’re about Your son, Barack Obama. ∞ Lord, when he wonders what to do, and doesn’t know if he should turn right or left, make it plain. Make it clear. Make it unmistakable. ∞ When he fears moving forward, but dreads standing  [ Read More ]

Discovering your purpose and living it with passion is your reason for being. It’s the path to your deepest fulfillment and ultimate satisfaction. ♦ With that said, it’s vitally important to: discover why you’re here, offer your unique gifts and talents, formulate a mission and vision for your life, and set an intention to live  [ Read More ]

Introducing Super Sassy Sophia

October - 14 - 2008
Posted by Val

Yep, that’s the name of my daughter Varonika’s alter ego, who happens to be a super she-ro with all the super-powers ever invented. She even has the ability to turn into a ghost, which, according to Super Sassy Sophia (S.S.S.), is the most powerful one ’cause you can turn invisible and walk through walls and  [ Read More ]

I know this sounds a little strange, but the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is one of my favorite life coaches. People call him when they have dog problems they can’t handle. His mantra? “I rehabilitate dogs and I train people.” I don’t have a dog, yet I have to admit, when I watch the show  [ Read More ]

Confession is Good for the Soul

September - 8 - 2008
Posted by Val

I don’t mean the sit-in-a-box-and-tell-a-priest-all-your-sins kind of confession (if that’s what came to your mind) nor am I referring to the dump-on-someone-by-telling-them-all-the-things-you-did-wrong kind of confession either. I’m talking about clearing your mind, body and spirit of what bogs you down. It’s all about release, letting go, and moving on. And the beauty of it is:  [ Read More ]

Stuff Management Process

August - 5 - 2008
Posted by Val

The other day I was conducting a coaching call with a client when it struck me that most people who have succeeded to a great degree have a Stuff Management Process. What’s that? To me, a Stuff Management Process (SMP) is a technical term for: 1. Learning what keeps me from moving forward (hereby known  [ Read More ]

Sitting before a coffin

August - 2 - 2008
Posted by Val

Today was the home going service for Alphonso, a dear friend’s husband. It was a beautiful service. What struck me most were the words used to describe Alphonso. I didn’t know him well, yet, by the time the service was concluded, I felt so much closer to this compassionate human being. Here’s what was said  [ Read More ]

Here it is, the middle of July, and Dasher, Prancer and Vixen come to mind. It’s hot outside, and inside (due to my disbelief in artificial air conditioning–I only use it when it gets very uncomfortable) and my mind is on the fleet that tugs Santa and his toys across the Christmas sky. Then the  [ Read More ]

What kind of monkey are you?

June - 9 - 2008
Posted by Val

I recently traveled to Kenya on a missions trip. While there, we went on safari. After checking in at the lodge, we each went to our rooms to put down luggage and prepare for the evening safari. When I got inside the room, I noticed a letter posted on the wall. The letter stated that  [ Read More ]