Monday Motivation

Learning how to ditch the masks and become our most authentic selves. Remember those masks we used to wear on Halloween? No, not the modern masks my children grew up wearing. I’m referring to the old-school, far cheaper, far…

Cpl. Todd Nicely’s advice for facing challenges. If you needed a motto to tell the world what matters most to you, what would it say? If a single tattoo could articulate what guides your life, how would it read?…

How small moments of kindness can make a huge difference. Over the past two months, I’ve had the honor of speaking to healthcare leaders across different disciplines, employed by different hospital systems, located in different geographic regions and serving…

Why the lens through which you view the world matters profoundly. Fear and love are the two great motivators. While fear suffocates, love liberates. With which lens do you most frequently choose to see the world? With so much…

The important lesson John learned on a recent trip to Sin City. Ever heard the expression, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?” Yeah, me too! An experience last week, however, reminded me that it is not always true.…

John shares the advice he wishes his younger self knew. “What advice would you give yourself at age 20?” It’s a question I’ve asked every single guest on the Live Inspired Podcast. And after 500 episodes, the answers always…

John reminds us that what we seek- good or bad- is usually what we find. Several years ago, I was getting ready for work when my son, Jack, walked into the bathroom as I was shaving. As a five-year-old…

How to cope when things go wrong…even when we do everything right. We first heard about Ryan from a social media friend who read On Fire, knew our story and thought we could encourage his family. The following day,…

What Rembrandt’s most famous work reminds us about life. ‘Kerkgraf’ This word designates the gravesite of one of the greatest artists of all time. The story of how this man was buried there – and what this word means…

In the pursuit of success, don’t lose focus on the most important. “If you don’t change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” -Lao Tzu What truly matters most? As we race through life, it’s rare we pause…