by Patricia C. Brooks | Feb 22, 2018 | Goals
Mandi said it last night, Joshua said it two weeks ago, and Jamie told me two years ago. “Patricia, what is so remarkable about you is your follow through. You set a goal. You make a plan. But then you actually execute on your plan and make it happen.” I don’t...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Feb 10, 2018 | Goals, Overcoming Fear
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” -Einstein Yesterday, I started to feel a bit off balance. I’ve been in France for two weeks now and some fears and self-doubt are creeping back in. One huge reason I’m feeling this way is...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Jan 30, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action, Goals
“And this is Patricia. She does her own thing.” This is how I was introduced recently by my friend, Smiley. Some people might be offended by this characterization, but it made me smile both inside and out. What this description means to me is that I am seen by...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Jan 28, 2018 | Goals, Growing Bold
Two and a half years ago the idea of moving to France found me. This dream filled my spirit, compelling me to go after it and attain it. This goal was meaningful to me. I saw myself becoming fluent in French, making new friends, experiencing a new culture, and...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Dec 29, 2017 | Goals, Growing Bold
If you want the end you’ve got to also want the means. If you can’t see or don’t know what the end is then going through the means can seem senseless, futile, or unnecessary. This is why it’s so important to set a meaningful goal to anchor you and give you strength...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Nov 29, 2017 | Effective Decision Making, Food for Thought AND Action, Goals
Principles guide us by motivating us internally to do what seems to be appropriate for each situation. Rules compel us to do what we are told is right regardless of the situation. Principles are internal and guide us, often subtly, from within. Rules are external...
