You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Carter Crocker.

In the main, to a greater or lesser extent, much of what we are is the result of our past thoughts, experiences and subsequent actions.

Sometimes we stay in a situation, even if we don’t like it, just because it’s comfortable… you know, the proverbial comfort zone.

Some are OK with that, others not so much.

Not in today’s new world.

The thing is, of course, is that if you want to jump start your game,  you’ll have to put something different into the mix.

And that requires stepping out of your comfort zone, upping your learning curve, taking a leap of faith and experimenting with risk.

Taking a new direction means changing your perspective, looking at everything in a new and different way… starting with the decision to stop looking back, picturing a brighter future and then putting the accent, not on the negative, but on the positive.

Hmm…

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Stay safe. Stay interesting. Stay young at heart.

As always, thank you for reading me.

I hope to see you here again soon

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A MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Have you recently found yourself wondering if, perhaps, there is more you could be doing? Something more fulfilling and engaging? Or closer to the point, as you move on to what’s new and exciting, something that more reflects who YOU have grown into over the years? Ask your way to success.

It’s OK to ask for help. Read my approach to coaching. For A COMPLIMENTARY, CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION text/call me at 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on LinkedIn.

How we spend our days is how we spend our lives. Annie Dillard.

Of the many traits successful people exhibit, one of the most helpful is the ability to adapt to the unexpected and the new.

They have learned, through trial and error, that success doesn’t come over night.They know there are no quick fixes. No short cuts.

There is just hard work, consistency, generosity of spirit, transparency and an ever present willingness to adapt to change. Did I mention courage?

On top of everything everything else, they have an over-riding belief in themselves and that when faced with a challenge they will prevail.

And they never, ever give up

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Stay strong. Stay young and make a difference.

As always, thank you for reading me. I hope to see you here again soon.

A MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Have you recently found yourself wondering if, perhaps, there is more you could be doing? Something more fulfilling and engaging? Or closer to the point, something that more reflects who YOU have grown into over the years?

When you recognize the real you, you become empowered

Ask your way to success. It’s OK to ask for help. Read my approach to coaching. For A COMPLIMENTARY, CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION text/call me at 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on LinkedIn.

Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense regardless of how it turns out.
Vaclav Havel.

Image: Section of The Path to Peace wall mosaic art project and educational center, located on border between Gaza and Israel at Netiv HaAsara.

These are challenging times. There is a host of pressing issues with no easy, quick fixes:

Climate change, economic disruption, the widening economic disparity, racial inequality, the advance of AI and now the spectre warfare in parts of the world.

In spite of it all, though, we must not give in.

And in face of all this adversity, we must look to a better future, stand tall and, above all remain hopeful.

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Stay strong. Stay young and make a difference.

As always, thank you for reading me. I hope to see you here again soon.

A FEW THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS: Have you recently found yourself wondering if, perhaps, there is more you could be doing? Something more fulfilling and engaging? Or closer to the point, something that more reflects who YOU have grown into over the years? Need encouragement and someone with whom you could do some strategic exploring, to refresh your spirit and meet the many challenges of today’s new world? To help you move on to the next phase of your life?

You’re at the right place. If you are really ready, read my approach to coaching. For A COMPLIMENTARY, CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION text/call me at 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on LinkedIn.

The world isn’t changing. It’s changed.

The idea is to adapt when you need to, stay relevant, engaged all the while endeavouring to create more peace and balance in our lives.

That means never giving up on yourself, doubling down and turning a blind eye to all the craziness to which we are being constantly subjected.

It means standing up for what you know and believe to be right, regardless of the wave of dishonesty, disinformation and outright lies flooding many of the social media platforms.

Ever mindful of Mahatma Gandhi’s admonition that even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

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Stay strong. Stay young and make a difference.

As always, thank you for reading me. I hope to see you here again soon.

A FEW THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS: Have you recently found yourself wondering if, perhaps, there is more you could be doing? Something more fulfilling and engaging? Or closer to the point, something that more reflects who YOU have grown into over the years? Need encouragement and someone with whom you could do some strategic exploring, to refresh your spirit and meet the many challenges of today’s new world? To help you move on to the next phase of your life?

You’re at the right place. If you are really ready, read my approach to coaching. For A COMPLIMENTARY, CONFIDENTIAL CONVERSATION text/call me at 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on LinkedIn.