Posts Tagged With ‘ resilience ’

Exploring the background of Easter provides valuable context for understanding the significance of its associated Easter Songs. According to Wikipedia, the holiday has various names, many stemming from the Greek and Latin term “Pascha,” which translates to “Passover” in Hebrew. In modern English, these words originated from Old English, which had ties to an Anglo-Saxon goddess. The root of the Old English term connotes “to shine,” likely derived from meanings related to dawn, east, and sunrise. Growing up, my family observed Easter by attending church, where... Continue Reading

Some of you remember how the Sony Walkman made listening to recordings conveniently easy and is a good example of maximizing your potential. It was revolutionary to listen on a portable cassette player and the Walkman happened because Masaru Ibuka and Norio Ohga took the risk to revolutionize the way people listened to music. Sony was concerned about the marketability of a portable audio device as well as miniaturizing the necessary technology for high-quality sound. Would people be willing to pay for such a device? It’s a good thing they forged ahead as it revolutionized the way we were able... Continue Reading

To develop mental endurance takes a mindset of tenacity and perseverance. When listening to the book Endurance by Alfred Lansing, I found myself so enraptured in the story that I had to turn on the heater in my car as I was getting cold, as the book described the frigid temperatures the crew experienced as they worked their way through the ice and severe weather conditions of their journey. The expedition of the Endurance ship to Antarctica in 1915-1916 was led by the renowned explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. The primary goal of this expedition was to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic... Continue Reading

The new year offers a prime opportunity for embracing change due to its inherent symbolism of fresh beginnings and renewed energy. But change can be hard! As the calendar resets for a new year, it signifies a chance for us to mentally reset, setting new goals and intentions. As we celebrate a new year, there is a certain amount of motivation and optimism as we reflect on our lives and imagine new beginnings. Some look to make changes physically by getting in shape. Some want to make a change in their work, financial outlook or location. No matter what change, it takes a certain mindset of determination,... Continue Reading

Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: Sadly, humans have not learned from the pandemic. I’m sure you recall that the Corona virus inflicted death, destruction, and massive uncertainty around the globe. People’s lives, routines, and normal sense of security were upended. Add to that the record number of natural disasters, the worldwide social discord over the video-taped murder of an unarmed […] The post How to Cure the Virus of Indifference appeared first on Glen Alex.  Continue Reading

Experiencing stumbles and setbacks can teach us a lot about ourselves – a lot about being a leader. I was reflecting on a stage production of Circus 1903 I attended several years ago. It was a variety show featuring turn-of-the-century circus acts. The audience enjoyed heart-stopping performances from high-wire artists, aerialists, contortionists, and acrobats from around the world. (While this isn’t intended to be a review, I can highly recommend the show!) Even a few years later, I remember that each act was an impressive display of a lifetime (sometimes generations) of muscle and skill... Continue Reading

What a group One year into running my first start-up I really wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing; the idea I had left my corporate job for wasn’t getting quite the traction I’d hoped for and I was getting more and more worried. Add to that the fact that I’d never run my own business and the arrival of Covid, a mere 6 months after I started, and things were incredibly tough. In fact, thanks to Covid, my business ended up with 6 months without any revenues that first year — those were unpleasant days I can tell you. I felt so alone, struggling to reconcile my ambitions with reality. Having... Continue Reading

Learn how you can move toward your highest and best health today: Ever have a bad or negative experience? Had your plans, goals, or dreams setback by someone or some circumstance? Maybe you were overlooked for a promotion or lost your job. Perhaps you’re going through a breakup or divorce. Could be that your car broke down, another mishap in your life. Of course you’ve had your […] The post Resilience: How to Bounce Back and Thrive appeared first on Glen Alex.  Continue Reading