In the workplace, as in every other sphere of life, we are often faced with disappointment.

Disappointment occurs when our expectations aren't met.

For example, a job seeker who has gone through three rounds of interviews and feels she is going to get an offer will likely feel disappointment if the offer doesn't come through.

When tracing disappointment to its root cause, we will first encounter a mismatch between expectations and reality.

The next step is to examine the source of the expectatio...
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In case you haven't guessed, I'm in the process of selling my home.  In a down economy, making your home stand out is as crucial as making your resume stand out.

In order to attract the most buyers and the highest possible price, I've been watching home staging shows on HGTV, such as "Get it Sold" and "Designed to Sell." After digesting and applying the top tricks of the trade, I realized they have much in common with the "rules" of job application.

Let's explore some of the top lessons in home...
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We all have what Buddhism refers to as the "monkey mind."  Like a monkey jumping from tree to tree, our minds jump from thought to thought.

Most of the thoughts that we think each day are a repetition of our thoughts from the day before, with some slight variations.

More importantly, our thoughts shape our emotions, which shape our actions, which determine our outcomes.

Therefore, if we want to change our lives, we can start by changing our thoughts.

Easier said than done, right?

Maybe not.

Let's s...
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What would your world look like if you ceased to believe in limits?

If you believed anything was possible, how would you feel?  How would you act?

We all carry around baggage, the baggage of believing that the world can only give us so much.

Think of someone you know who sees limitations all around them.  Someone whose negative beliefs about what is possible shape their lives so strongly that they don't bother to discuss their dreams.  "What's the point?" they might say.

Now think of someone who ...
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