Book Review – Aspire!
I have recently been introduced to the book Aspire! Discovering Your Purpose Through the Power of Words by Kevin Hall. 
I love to be surprised and this book surprised me in many ways. There is so much in the personal development community that has become tired and re-hashed, but I found this book to be a breath of fresh air. I was originally very skeptical with the premise that understanding the origin of words could make any real difference in ones life, let alone help someone discover their purpose in life. In the past when I've heard people pontificate about the origin of a particular word it has sounded like an academic exercise only of interest to those who enjoy reading dictionaries in their spare time.
10 Power Mind Tips for Commuting
Making Commuting Fun
While an increasing number of people are working from home, most of us still spend significant amounts of time in our cars or the train or a bus going to and from a job, visiting clients, or if you are lucky just going back and forth to the bank to deposit your big checks.
Like we discussed in a recent post, those minutes can really add up. You might not be able to easily reduce the amount of time you spend in the car, but you can probably make better use of your time and arrive more relaxed, smarter, and more prepared for what comes next. So here are 10 tips for spending your commuting time wisely.
- Review the day from multiple perspectives. Don't just think about the day from one perspective, but think about a few key interactions you had (face-to-face, over the phone, or e-mail) and think about them from the perspective of each of the other people involved. Then imagine you are an objective 3rd party just watching the interaction and think about it from that perspective. This always has a way of adding some new perspective to the situation for me. And remember just because you think about it from their perspective doesn't mean you know what they are thinking...you probably aren't a mind reader yet, but at least you can see the situation from a perspective other than your own.
