Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage. Anais Nin.

From time to time many of us have experienced occasions when we silently think about chucking a job or a career in which we have long ago lost interest and starting something new, something we have never before – only at the last moment to back off, afraid of failure.

The majority prefer things and situations over which they have control and that are predictable. It’s better that way, they think, safer.

Better the devil you know than the one you don’t, goes the old adage.

Wrong. When you buy into that falsehood, you do yourself a great disservice.

There is nothing sure in life. There are no guarantees that you will always be successful when you try something new, but when you step back from something of which you know you are capable and think is for you, you are selling yourself short.

You won’t know until you try. If not now, then when?

Stay safe. Stay strong. Stay connected.

Thank you, as always, for reading me

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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.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he/she (italics mine) grows up. Pablo Picasso.

Artistry isn’t only confined to the fine arts. There is artistry in business, too.

There is art in the creation of your brand, and in the  execution of your marketing strategy, particularly in these mind-consuming digital times.

Then, as well, there is artistry in timing. Being too early is as bad as being too late. As the expression goes, timing is everything.

Lots to think about…

Paint a bigger picture of you  and what you think life is really all about.

And politely but firmly tell Picasso to step aside.

Stay interested. Stay interesting. Stay relevant. 

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

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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.

You say I am a dreamer but I’m not the only one. John Lennon.

It’s challenging these days to hold on to your dreams. At every turn fear, negativity and pessimism rear their ugly heads. The world appears to be breaking into two camps. One is sure that we are all going to hell in a hand basket so don’t bother. The other says no, no no…..the future is bright if we are open to the new opportunities and changes that must be made.

It has always been thus. Whatever the time or the circumstances, the dreamers, the small, imaginative minority has always been responsible for improving humankind’s lot. It isn’t easy.

No great work or extraordinary accomplishment in any field of endeavour has ever seen the light of day without unending belief in yourself and courage.

But here’s the thing:

To make it happen, however bright your idea or how worthy, dreaming isn’t enough.

With a nod to John Lennon, imagination is just the start…

Hard work holds the key.

Stay interested. Stay interesting. Stay relevant. 

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

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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.

Live out your imagination, not your history. Steven Covey.

Yesterday was yesterday, the future lies over the horizon… beckoning but not here yet. What you do today determines what your future is going to look like tomorrow.

The thing is, how bright is it going to be?

Don’t stop now.

Never mind what everyone else thinks.

Keep learning, keeping growing and keep going.

You owe it to yourself.

Welcome everyday.

Start by welcoming tomorrow.

Hmm…

Stay interested. Stay interesting. Stay relevant. 

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

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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.

A lot of life is about the choices you make.

Some are more difficult to make than others. It’s always the most important ones that are the hardest.

The most fundamental one is how you view life. Everything flows from there.

Our society is entering a trying time. Buffeted by a steady stream of threatening, pressing issues, it is easier to think that the good times of the past 40-50 years are fast fading from view, or you can think of life as a wonderful, magical ride, albeit with with many bumps and unexpected sharp curves but well worth the ticket – and devote your time and energy to what you know really matters and holds meaning for you.

In his book, Seize The Day, Saul Bellow wrote, “If you think that historical forces are sending everybody straight to hell, you can either go resignedly with the procession or hold out, and hold out not from pride or other personal motives, but from admiration and love for human abilities and powers which, without exaggeration, the words ‘miracle’ and ‘sublimity’ can be applied.” Every day is precious.

Speaking for my myself, as far as I know, we only make the trip once; no one has reported back to the contrary.

So read his words again.

This time, say them slowly and out loud so you can hear your own voice speaking.

It’s your call. Life. Over to you…

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Stay safe. Stay strong. Stay engaged. Thank you for reading me.

A FEW THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONS:

Have you reached a stage in life when you find yourself asking “Is this all there is? Are you wondering if, perhaps, there is more you could be doing or closer to the point, who you are being?

Need encouragement and someone with whom you could do some strategic exploring and refresh your spirit to help you get to where you want to go to next? Something more fulfilling and engaging?

Want to dig deeper into life and “step up your game?” 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.