If we did all the things we are capable of, we would literally astound ourselves.

In today’s super-charged global environment, those words, attributed to Thomas Edison, couldn’t be more apt.

To be sure these are uncertain times. But if you are up for it, curious and imaginative, a new era beckons, promising exciting advances in every field of endeavour. The opportunities are limitless.

No one ever promised easy. So what else is new? Wherever you are on your journey, whether you are transitioning into something entirely new or recommitting to your current venture, success ultimately rests on your attitude and your courage.

As the New Year and a new day dawns, if what you’ve got on deck sticks to your soul, stick with it.

And never forget, people regret far more what they don’t do than what they do. The prize is there for the taking. Take it.

Now that you’re here: Want to maximize your potential and take your life to new heights? Could you use a life coach? Does your group need to be inspired? Like me to talk to them?  For a complimentary consultation, text/call 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on Twitter.

It’s that time of year again. For a few days at least, people stop their frenetic pace and take time out to gather with family and friends, to share a meal and gifts and to express feelings of gratitude, love and hope.

In our global village, however or wherever the greetings and wishes are conveyed and the spirit of the season is celebrated, as the old year winds down and a new one beckons, the message at year’s end is as universal and timeless as this Celtic blessing:

May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas. And in the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship and never in want.

My best wishes to you and all whom you hold dear. All the best in the New Year.

This is the last post of 2018. Please join me again the first week in January and watch for some exciting new developments.

How often I found where I should be going by setting out for somewhere else. Buckmaster Fuller.

The late Bernard Baruch who, in his late eighties, and still advising former US presidents, was once asked how old he thought ‘old’ was. He replied, “old is fifteen older than I am.”

That thought occurred to me the other day as I was standing in line at the cash desk, waiting to pay for a bottle of wine. There was an attractive, younger woman ahead of me buying a bottle as well.

As she was taking the money out of her purse, the cashier politely asked her for identification, thinking that she might be under age. In Ontario you have to be at least 19 years of age to purchase wine or liquor.

“I hope you don’t think I’m being personal,” he said. “It’s the law.”

I’m not good at guessing ages but she didn’t look anymore than 35 to me. From my vantage point she is just getting started.

Her face immediately lit up. Laughing, as she handed over her ID card, she replied, “Mind. Are you kidding me? I’m flattered. The way my week’s going, I feel like I’m 40.”

She’s not alone. At some point we all reach an invisible, or not so invisible wall where we begin to feel that that we are getting old. Or think we are, especially in this day and age.

The truth is, though, that aging doesn’t happen at any given hour or day or decade. The process is not biologically set in stone. It’s all about continuing to learn and grow and being willing to adapt to change.

There’s no stopping the clock. We all have a choice. It is a personal decision. We all age, but as the clock keeps ticking, we can decide that we’re getting old or just older – by resolutely remaining young at heart.

So, as this year begins to wind down and a new year beckons, here’s a question for you:

If you didn’t know how how old you were, what age would you be? 

Now that you’re here: Want to maximize your potential, step up your game and take your life to new heights? Could you use some insight and fresh ideas? Would you like me to speak to your group? Text/call 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on Twitter.

For me, every hour is grace and I feel gratitude in my heart each time I meet someone and look at his or her smile. Elie Wiesel.

Gratitude is the inward feeling of a kindness received. Thankfulness is the action of expressing your feelings for the kindness shown you.

Living gratefully is an important link to those qualities of heart and mind which tend to lend themselves to simplicity and sustainable motivation in our ever-changing, increasingly less-willing-to-share world.

Cultivating an attitude of gratitude for what you have rather than what you don’t can unlock the fullness of life, bringing with it a sense of peace and equanimity.

Developing an attitude of gratitude for everything that happens to you, knowing that everything in life is an experience to learn from and grow more, is a step forward to achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.

Something, indeed, for which to offer a heart felt thank-you, especially at this time of year.

Hmmm…

Want to step up your game, maximize your potential  and take your life to new heights? Could you use some insight and fresh ideas? Would you like me to speak to your group? Text/call 416.450.8867 or email drew@drewsimmie.com. Follow me on Twitter.