What is something that you have been putting off because you really don’t want to do it? We all probably have at least one of these things. It can involve doing something physical, or something emotional, or both.

When has fear kept you from an opportunity to grow? Maybe you have always been able to face your fears and accomplish all you’ve wanted to do. However, many people have avoided things that were opportunities for them.

We’ve been especially interested in habits lately because, according to research, 40 to 45 percent of our daily activity is comprised of habits – habits which are done subconsciously. That means almost half the time we are not aware of what we are doing!

Are you living your passion? As success coaches, people often come to us because they want to enjoy life by living their passion. They realize there is more to life than what they are experiencing. Mark Twain addressed that when he said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”

As we sat in the sun in the front yard, we noticed how quickly things were changing in nature. Yellow leaves were swirling down at a record pace as the wind picked up. It’s coming! What’s coming? Well, fall is officially here.

As we go through life we want to be aware. Yet there may be some things we aren’t seeing. So we’ll ask, “What are you not seeing in your life?” Sometimes we don’t even know when we are not seeing things clearly. There was a time when I (Doug) did not see things clearly and I didn’t even realize it.

What does the “Bannister Effect” mean to you? We’re not talking about the type of bannister that you hold onto as you go down stairs. We’re referring to the effect named after Dr. Roger Bannister.