Posts by Stephie Althouse
“The Stillness is You” – A Wisdom Film By Deepak Chopra
“You, my friend, are not your thoughts. You are the thinker of the thoughts. The thoughts come from you. So, where are you? You are in the stillness, the silence between your thoughts. That stillness, that silence, is you. And that you is the window to the infinite mind.” Deepak Chopra It strikes me that…
Read MoreThe Counterintuitive Way Of Being An Expert
A few days ago, I gave a TED talk-style speech at the “Morning Buzz” event of the Chamber of Commerce in Lewisville, TX! Thank you for the opportunity and to everyone who attended live at the Chamber and via Facebook Live. Here’s the recording of the talk (you can also see the complete recording, including…
Read MoreDo All The Good You Can
Friday mornings are always special because I attend our Rotary Club’s weekly meetings. Going there always fills my heart. Today, my friend Jamie Blanton, the chief advancement officer at Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s home in Denton, TX, gave our benediction. Jaime shared with us an excellent quote by John Wesley. I want to share it with…
Read MoreWhat Happened In Germany Does Not Stay In Germany
I want to share what happened in Germany plus a couple of thoughts about this picture with you. The photo shows our son, Dylan, my father-in-law, and myself six years ago in Germany. My husband took the picture. I remember this day so clearly. We had planned this trip for years. It had been a…
Read MoreHow Can You Form A New Habit More Easily
There is much talk about the power of habits – the right ones, of course! How can you form a new habit more easily? Transcript How can you form a new habit more easily? I have the good fortune to be part of an exciting team right now, putting together a program on how you…
Read MoreDoes Delegating Terrify You?
Does delegating terrify you? That is a great question. It turns out that a lot of your business’ fate depends on your answer to this question. Transcript Does delegating terrify you? That is a great question. It turns out that a lot of your business’ fate depends on your answer to this question. If you say, “Yes,…
Read MoreNever Tell People How To Do Things – True or False?
How do we use well-defined and documented processes that lead to excellent and consistent results AND make room for creativity and ingenuity? Consider the quote by George S. Patton. “Never tell people how to do things, tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” Is this advice true or false?…
Read MoreSunday Is Fun Day: What Is Better: Elephants Or Frogs?
My grandmother, once upon a time was given an elephant (not a real one, mind you). What is better: Elephants or Frogs? That is where this story begins. Transcript Dr. Stephie here. Today is Sunday, and Sunday is “fun day.” I thought of a crazy question: What is better, elephants or frogs?There’s a story behind…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Wheel Of Life To Roll Smoothly
You probably have seen the “Wheel of Life” before. There are quite a few different aspects of your life listed. How well are they in balance with each other? What else is important to consider? Transcript What you see here on the screen is the “Wheel of Life.” You probably have seen this before, but…
Read MoreBeware: Make Sure To Climb YOUR Mountain Top
As we pursue different goals, sometimes it’s good to stop and reexamine them. It has to be YOUR mountain top you’re climbing. Climbing mountain top it’s not necessarily easy. Make sure to pick the right one. Transcript As we pursue different goals, sometimes it’s good to stop and think about in more depth. It has…
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