Daddy’s Boy: Jake

My German Shepherd dog, Jake, is the happiest, silliest dog I have ever had. I’ve always had dogs; my entire life.  And, Jake takes the cake.  Rick and I adopted him in March of last year.  We were ready to bring a newbee into the family.  We felt our other German Shepherd male, Bruder, was ready for… Continue reading Daddy’s Boy: Jake

Managing the Fear of Change

“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But, she had wings.”  This quote by Dean Jackson can surely be influential for those that fear change. Freddy is a full-fledged fretter. He suffers from anxieties which hinder… Continue reading Managing the Fear of Change

Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.

Personal Branding.  It’s the growth mindset trend these days, no doubt. Recently, I overheard someone say “branding ourselves makes us a commodity for our employer, and that it is a ridiculous way of thinking. A job is just a job.” She sees personal branding as a negative mindset. I wanted to pat her on the head and tell her that… Continue reading Why self-discovery is a critical growth mindset.