Top Ten Steps For Freeing Ourselves From The Downward Spirals of Life
Some people call them vicious circles or cycles. I prefer to think of them as downward spirals of life. Those periods that we can all become trapped in, like the whirlpool of water as it drains from the tub. If we’re not careful and mindful, these downward spirals can suck the life right out of…
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
Slow Down, You Move Too Fast by W. Bradford Swift D. V. M. He stood, gripping the sides of the counter, his fingers white knuckled from the strain. I’d seen my boss, Mr. Burke, stand there countless times before, studying the inventory, looking for just the right item for the customer, but I’d never seen…
IF I HAD ONLY ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE AN INSIGHT WITH MY DAUGHTER
As anyone who’s ever been in a coaching relationship knows, one of the power tools of a coach is asking thought evoking questions. So, this past week I decided to give myself such a question as a way to deepen this week’s purposeful pondering article. The question: If I had only one last opportunity to…
The Wet Blankets of Profitability & Practicality
THE WET BLANKETS OF PROFITABILITY & PRACTICALITY By W. Bradford Swift I recently had a coaching session with a client who’s been a bit stuck in his life, even though he’s become clear of his life purpose. He realizes that it’s time to create a powerful purpose project that will inspire him forward in his…
LIVING IN THE GAP OF POSSIBILITY AND PURPOSE Part 3
NOTE: This is part 3 of a series of articles about the power of living in ‘the Gap’ of possibility and purpose. Today, we’ll look at how the process of creating a “Visionary Reality” can inspire us out of bed each morning, excited to move our lives forward along the Purposeful Path. BRAD PART 3…
LIVING IN THE GAP OF POSSIBILITY AND PURPOSE Part 2:
NOTE: This is part 2 of a series of articles about the power of living in “the Gap” of possibility and purpose. I have found this to be a powerful coaching distinction that can enhance our lives as it helps us to allow the divine essence of ourselves to come forth. Enjoy. BRAD OUR CURRENT…
LIVING IN THE GAP OF POSSIBILITY AND PURPOSE
NOTE: Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing a series of articles about the power of living in ‘the Gap’ of possibility and purpose. I have found this to be a powerful coaching distinction that can enhance our lives as it helps us to allow the divine essence of ourselves to come forth. Enjoy.…
My Bold & Outrageous Purpose Project -Input Please
I want to share my bold and outrageous Purpose Project for next year with you: To bring clarity of purpose to at least 150 people’s lives in 2006 And as these lives are being transformed through the power of purpose we’ll also create a place where people can come together with other like-minded and like-spirited…
Fairy Dust
This week I have a treat for you. A short essay from my lovely wife, Ann. Enjoy BRAD FAIRY DUST Be ye like little children to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Given it is that time of year for Halloween, I had the opportunity to dress up and go to a church Halloween party.…
Engaging the World – A Senior Conversation for a World On Purpose
Several years ago through the work with Landmark Education I learned a communication model called a “Structure for Fulfillment.” I’ve used that model in many different ways to create fulfillment in my personal and professional life. I’d like to share the essence of that model as a viable way that we can all work together…