Warning: The following question can be frustrating for those who believe business has to be hard work.  

But… ‘What if it was easy?” Because the truth is that it doesn’t actually have to be hard. 

The Greek philosopher, Archimedes, said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.” 

You know, quotes like that don’t stick around for thousands of years if they don’t really nail it. 

Here’s an example from my own life.  

When I was younger, my d…

In the movie, The Matrix there’s a famous scene where Keanu Reeves says to Lawrence Fishburn, “Are you telling me I can dodge bullets?” and he replies, “I’m saying that when you’re ready... you won’t have to.” 

So, spoiler alert if you’re one of the very few people on the planet who have not seen this movie. There’s a scene near the end where Keanu slows a barrage of bullets until they stop in mid-air. 

We love stories like the Matrix because we secretly long for this kind of freedom and power…

This beautiful photo looks like a painting, but it is a magical display of nature. These fireflies in Osaka, Japan, are probably the best-known example of bioluminescence. Fireflies appear to light up for a variety of reasons. Larvae use their glows as a warning to communicate that they are not going to taste good to a curious predator. As adults, many fireflies have flash patterns unique to their species and use them to identify other members of their species.

One lit-up firefly alone is amazi…

What's your Currency? If you live in the US or Europe, you may say the "Dollar" or the "Euro." But currency is nothing other than a means for exchange, and that goes far beyond just money. 

I used to see money as the measure of my success because, admittedly, that's how everyone else saw it. 

In his book "How will you measure your life?" Clay Christensen shares that after graduating from Harvard Business School, many of his friends went on to build careers making enormous sums of financial wea…

I had the opportunity to get an early read on Dorie Clark’s new book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World, due out on September 21^st (You can pre-order now). It is truly fantastic, much like everything she does. I highly recommend this book to anyone navigating a new path or going through the valley and needing some assurance that they are on the right path. When you start a new venture, initiative, or job, you can’t jump in and expect to be an overnight success; y…

What do you do when you have lost your spark?

We all know what it’s like when we have our spark because our view of the world is optimistic. We feel energized. There’s more bounce in our step. We move forward with more intention and purpose. Suffice to say; it feels pretty awesome.

When we’ve lost our spark, we might feel low energy and are just going through the motions to make it through the day. Not a ton of excitement, joy, or significant things to look forward to.

Now that doesn’t mean a…

Have you ever had one of those moments where you looked around your life and realized the technicolor sense of aliveness you once knew now seems drab, gray, and monotone? 

It is not time to panic. No one spends their entire lives in a state of perma-bliss. But it also doesn’t mean that we have to just wait and hope that some unicorn driving a magic bus will one day show up and offer us a ride. 

The reality is that sometimes we get stuck behind windows, in offices, at desks, and on screens. Mos…

Navigating Leaders Through Change: Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley

Tony is a Chief Inspiration Officer, trusted advisor to accomplished leaders, career navigator, The Virtual Campfire Podcast host, and author.  He has 25 years of experience in navigating people and leaders through change and unlocking their true potential. Tony is also the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching.

Ross and Tony talk about creativity, science, logic, depression, leadership, new chapters, …

Street art has always been seen as a rebellious and criminal act, but the world has changed a lot, and street art has found its place in high art, pop culture, and even politics. I recently discovered a fantastic documentary of one of the most well-known street artists, Shepard Fairey, called “Obey Giant: The Art and Dissent of Shepard Fairey.”

The documentary profiles the life and work of Shepard, following his roots in punk rock and skateboarding to his creation of the iconic Obama HOPE poste…

"We shape our buildings, and afterward, our buildings shape us." – Winston Churchill

When was the last time you visited a museum? For me, I recently took a trip to Washington D.C. with my wife and son, and we were overwhelmed, in a good way, with the wealth of options available to us. Air and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, Museum of African American History and Culture, National Gallery of Art, and the list goes on.

Besides being a great place to spend some time, what is the true pur…