Enliven Yourself

How to Go Farther by Staying Where You’re At

by Jim Lord

Lately I’ve been yakking about our energy to achieve what might seem impossible. So what I’m going to say about feeling “stuck” may surprise you.

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What Do You Do That Grows Your Energy? (Here’s What Your Friends Said)

by Jim Lord

A few days ago I asked the folks I’m in touch with regularly: If we’re going to do big things — make big contributions — it’s a fundamental question: What contributes to our ooomph? What keeps us going? The replies were so energizing, I put together a sample from our friends around the world.

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How I’ve Nourished My Own Quest

by Jim Lord

In my last few notes to you, I’ve been urging you to take time for yourself — time away from the urgency of the moment, to reconnect with your core interests. Those quick acts are more vital to your quest than anything else you can do. At least that’s what my contrarian life has taught me.

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It’s Easy to Get a Meeting With the One Person Who’s Key to Your Future

by Jim Lord

Start by first listening to yourself. Even before the usual question, what calls to be done?

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Why Seeing Strengths is at the Core of Achieving the “Impossible”

by Jim Lord

Let’s turn back to the “impossible” theme — and see how important it is to start with strengths when aspirations are high.

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Identifying Just One Strength Can Be a Breakthrough

by Jim Lord

On Friday I asked you if you could identify one thing that encourages you in your pursuit of the impossible. But I didn’t do it for myself. After all, I “got it.” And who has the time for such nonsense? Then I thought, “Let’s see what happens if I do it, instead of thinking about it.”

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How to Start, or Boost, Your Pursuit of the Impossible

by Jim Lord

When I asked earlier this week whether folks were pursuing what seems impossible, one person wrote back: “I used to think that tackling the impossible just takes convincing people how great the need is, how big the problem.” Whoa! That can work. But there’s a more powerful way …

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Who Could Have Imagined So Many Refuse to Accept “It’s Impossible”?

by Jim Lord

Monday afternoon I posed a question to some of the folks I’ve been in touch with: Is there something you want to accomplish that seems (nearly) impossible? Guess what? I heard from dozens within the hour, and nearly all said …

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1-Minute Question: Are You Pursuing the Impossible?

by Jim Lord

This week I’m writing about achieving what seems impossible. It’s been a vital idea in my life — and in the lives of those I get to work with. And I’m wondering how it fits with where you’re at. I’d appreciate it if you’d respond to one quick question …

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Who am I?

by Jim Lord

40 years ago today, four students marching for peace were killed by troops at Kent State. For many, including me, that day locked in our commitment to being involved in the world around us.

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