By Sherry Siska All you have to do is take a gander at any actor, singer, musician, or pro athlete who is “making it” in their profession and you’ll see the confidence just oozing off of them so hard that it’s practically rolling down the street. These folks are nothing if not confident. I, on […]
Tag: self improvement
Do I Have the Courage to Ignore Conventional Wisdom?
The trouble with conventional wisdom is that it leads to a life that’s, well, conventional.
Ten Great Blog Posts You Shouldn’t Miss
By Sherry Siska Bestselling author Maggie Warrell gives great advice on getting what you want in her post “Don’t Assume. Ask.”. Cory Galbraith provides a fascinating look at John Ruskin, an English writer, industrial age critic, and advocate for a return to a simpler way of life in his LinkedIn post: “New Ways of […]
7 Surprising Ways Reading Romeo and Juliet Can Make You a Better Leader
By Sherry Siska When it comes to learning to be a better leader, everyone should take some lessons on what not to do from the Bard himself, Mr. William Shakespeare. Consider that familiar high school classic, Romeo and Juliet. Every year when I pull out our well-worn copies and teach it to my ninth grade […]
The Sure Fire Way to a Happier Life? The “Just Say Yes” List
By Sherry Siska In our family, we have several things that we always are supposed to just say “no” to: blooming onions, rum punch, and illegal drugs top the list. Lately, though, inspired by Cheryl Richardson, I’ve come up with a “Just say yes” list. This is a list of things I should make sure […]
Flex Your “Can Do” Muscle: Advice from a Cough Drop
by Sherry Siska Because nothing says “live your best life” like a cough drop And to think, I almost crumpled it up and tossed it in the trash can. There I was, in the throes of practically coughing up a lung, legs crossed so I wouldn’t pee myself, all the while thinking, “gee, I sure could […]