Check your Balance. Prepare for a New Season.
The air is changing. There's a crispness in the morning breeze and a golden hue to late afternoon light.
This week marks the equinox, a special moment in the solar year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and we experience a near equal share of daylight and darkness.
At this moment, our home planet is not tilted toward or away from the sun. The Earth stands tall on its axis - an invitation perhaps for us to appreciate the importance of balance and equilibrium.
For most people, it’s quite common to find ourselves leaning, living, and working with a distinct tendency toward one goal, priority, belief, or direction.
This bias if maintained too long without pause, reflection, or adjustment can be both risky and unhealthy.
Take a moment today to check your balance. 🌓
Enjoy the beauty of the changing season!
How Important Is This To You? | Admired Leadership
It’s hard to know what is important to people unless you ask them. That's why some big conflicts arise from small issues you may consider insignificant. When people bring issues to your attention to discuss or resolve, it’s a good idea to ask them directly, "How important is this to you?" 😉
3 Lessons I Learned from Losing to Sam Altman | Linus Liang via Inc.
Long before he started OpenAI, Sam Altman knew execution matters ... but markets determine winners and losers. That's why the most successful Founders dream big, pitch boldly, and focus on solving problems and engineering solutions that will scale.
Celebrated Trumpeter, Alison Balsom Announces Retirement and Farewell Performance | NewsDrift via YouTube
Some careers are longer than others. For athletes, artists, and entrepreneurial founders, it's especially important to know when it's time to retire and move on to new ventures. This month, world-renowned trumpeter Alison Balsom celebrated the end of an extraordinary 24-year career. Best known for redefining the sound and image of classical trumpet playing, this YouTube explores Balsom's remarkable journey. Here's the music Alison chose for her farewell performance - Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Rondo.
Reclaim Your Power. Start with One Small Step | Lewis O'Brien via Substack
No one can do it for you. One small actionable step you take today will confirm YOU have power and motivation to make your life and work different and a little bit healthier!
10 stargazing tips for beginning astronomers | EarthSky
Stargazing is for everybody. It’s for people who view the night sky with a sense of wonder … and people who just like being outside at night. Maybe that’s you. Here are some tips to help you get started.
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
- 10 Good Books on My Kindle | October 2025
- Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E flat, Rondo | Alison Balsom (2009) via YouTube
- Franklin's Tower | Grateful Dead (Live at Radio City Music Hall 1980) via YouTube
- Sunny | Erroll Garner (2016) via YouTube
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