Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Tip#686: Cultivate Community, Part 6 – Ip Man

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Three months ago in May I gave a motivational talk to business owners and entrepreneurs at the Metro Hall Employment Services Centre, here...
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Tip#685: Develop Inner Strength & Confidence – Kung fu & Qi - The Grandmaster

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I grew up thinking about Kung fu as just a cool-looking fighting style from Asia. Then in my adult life I discovered Kung fu’s power lies ...
Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Tip#684: Friendships in Films, Part 1 - Kick-Ass 2

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I recently spent a sunny long weekend at a friend’s new cottage with my buddies I’ve been camping with for years. Super clear skies, green...
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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Tip#683: Golden Nuggets in Films - Elysium

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I am so grateful every single day for the old and new friendships that are in my life. Especially the new friendships I’ve made at The Gif...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Tip#682: What if You Could Go Back in Time? - Back to the Future Trilogy

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“Your future hasn't been written yet. No one's has. Your future is whatever you make it. So make it a good one!” Back to the Fu...
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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Tip#681: Find Motivation & Inspiration Every Day - Now You See Me

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“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.”  Zig Ziglar  Ea...
Wednesday, August 07, 2013

Tip#680: Movie Performances that Affect You, Part 2 – White House Down

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I am always inspired when I witness someone showing amazing courage. When I went on the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower (see tip#673 ) there were...
Sunday, August 04, 2013

Tip#679: Movie Performances that Affect You, Part 1 - Blue Jasmine

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“Anxiety, nightmares and a nervous breakdown, there’s only so many traumas a person can withstand until they take to the streets and start...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Tip#678: What Makes You Laugh? – Part 2 - Grown-Ups 2

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I wrote about the power of healing in the previous tip#677 and laughter is a highly recommended method! That’s why I can always count on ...
Sunday, July 28, 2013

Tip#677: Your Power to Heal – The Wolverine

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I am loving my new condo building’s indoor heated pool! I’ve been swimming three times a week since I moved in two months ago and noticed...
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tip#676: Life & Work Lessons from Movies – The Internship

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At a recent social event I met a retired CEO who said he really enjoyed the film The Internship and I thought, “Really? That movie about t...
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Sunday, July 21, 2013

Tip#675: See it. Feel it. Trust it. - Seven Days in Utopia

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The highest I was paid for an illustration was $15,000.00. It was during a time when I had a successful illustration and communications co...
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Tip#674: Riding the Ups & Downs of Life - Before Midnight

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I am coming down from my high of a fantastic week of celebrating my birthday with great friends and family. And I realize that midlife+ bi...
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Sunday, July 14, 2013

Tip#673: Be Open to Big Surprises – Pacific Rim

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I have had a fantastic and memorable birthday week. And yet at first only one friend was available for a birthday dinner on the actually d...
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Tip#672: Movement is Life – World War Z

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Today is my birthday and it comes just days after the most incredible rainstorm and city flooding I have ever experienced in Toronto. Peop...
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Sunday, July 07, 2013

Tip#671: Be Inspired by Amazing True Stories, Part 1 - Stories We Tell

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I have several close friends (one adopted) who have amazing stories of how they searched for and reconnected with their biological parents...
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