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March 22nd, 2013
 Here’s a little brain teaser for you. Why are all the following equations correct?
1 = 1
24 = 1
1,440 = 1
86,400 = 1
Did you get it right away? Need a clue?
OK, here’s a hint…take it one day at a time. Got it now? No?
Well, as much as I would enjoy making you rack your brain to try to figure this one out, my space here is limited, so I’ll just tell you.
They’re all elements of one day.
One day consists of 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, 86,400 seconds. That’s all we get each day. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do, the numbers are the same for all of us.
We can’t buy more time.
We can’t stop those seconds and minutes from passing.
And, we certainly can’t get back the time that has already passed.
What we can do, though, is take advantage of the time we do have. Let’s not stare at the ticking clock and watch time slip away, like a kid waiting for the school day to end. Instead, let’s savor every moment. Make the most of every minute. And, when the time comes to put our heads down on our pillows at night, know that we made the most of the day.
So, when you wake up tomorrow, how will you live so that each second is more meaningful than the last?
Live on Fire!
D. Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President & CEO
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
Catch more of Luke’s insight into happiness, leadership, and success, on March 28th, 7 p.m. (Eastern)/6 p.m. (Central)/4 p.m. (Pacific), during The Positivity Project. This eight week series features live interviews with the world’s most knowledgeable experts in positivity and change.
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November 26th, 2012
Think about your interests, hobbies, friends, and activities and whether or not they directly support your well-being and health.
Ask yourself, “What exactly do I want?” Make sure you’re clear, and include the people, places, and things that you desire in your life, as it relates to health.
Focus on the feelings that you want to have. Perhaps you want more physical energy and the feeling of vitality. Imagine how you’ll feel when your friends see you and say, “You know, you just look great. What’s your secret?”
Just like tuning into your personal radio, how can you remove the static and dial-up your “health frequency”?
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
(Today’s blog is excerpted from iPEC’s self-mastery personal development program, The Law of Being.)
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November 20th, 2012
 Grat·i·tude
noun \ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd, -ˌtyüd\ the quality or feeling of being warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received.
On Thanksgiving, as I turn to ask my daughter to please pass the cranberries, I’m fairly certain there will be that moment when the thought hits me: WOW, I’M LUCKY. I’ve got two great kids, a loving wife, a fantastic family that supports me, and friends who are the family I’ve chosen. There’s no denying: I love what I do, who I do it with, and can’t help but count the many blessings in my life. As the t-shirt says, Life Is Good.
And yet, as good as these aspects of my life are, I’m just as thankful for the tough times, the challenges, the hardships, and yes, even the worse — not just “for the better,” as wedding vows so earnestly promise. It’s both the ups and downs that give life its spice. The down times have forged me into who I am, so that I can appreciate the good times that much more.
At this Thanksgiving, take two minutes, grab your spouse or your sibling, your partner or friend, or even that crazy uncle, and tell him or her how much you’re thankful for in your life. Don’t short change yourself; lay it on. First, know that this is for you. Sharing what you’ll share, hearing it aloud, and acknowledging it, will infuse you full of powerful, positive emotions as you head into the holiday season. Secondly, you’ll be sharing those emotions and energy with someone else closely connected to you. They’ll appreciate that moment– and that moment just may ignite a spark in them as well. Certainly, invite them to share all that they’re grateful for as well.
Lastly, as I write this, I’m struck by how much more we could use this perspective in our daily lives – that recognition of exactly what’s in front of, surrounding, and supporting us. Start with the exercise above, and I guarantee you may just want to make gratitude a way of living, and not just a holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families, from us, your iPEC family.
Luke
D. Luke Iorio, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
President & CEO
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
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November 12th, 2012
 Nurturing your body through regular exercise and proper nutrition is vital for keeping your body in the best shape it can be and for becoming the best version of yourself. It’s a matter of connecting the choices you make with the outcomes you really want.
One way to begin shifting your perspective on exercise is to link it to who you are – to your values.
Is fun one of your values? Then make exercising a fun activity for you.
Is having time alone something you value? Then look at exercise as time for you – time you can be with yourself.
Is music something you love? Then combine exercise with music to help you enjoy it.
How do you connect the choices you make with what you really want?
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD
Founder, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
(Today’s blog is excerpted from iPEC’s self-mastery personal development program, The Law of Being.)
Tags: attitude, choice, creativity, happiness, self-improvement
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November 6th, 2012
 “Life’s events are neither as good nor as bad as they seem in the moment.” – Bruce D Schneider
No matter what a situation appears to be in the moment, there’s always another side to it.
In the worst situations, there are always good things in our lives, but we don’t focus on them and so, don’t believe they’re there.
In the best situations, we forget our challenges and, in doing so, oftentimes experience a letdown after the high.
When we see life from a whole perspective, the painful experiences aren’t so painful, and the great experiences are more balanced and appreciated, so there are fewer letdowns.
This week, when caught up in emotion, take a breath and see the whole picture.
—Bruce D Schneider, MCC, PhD, Founder
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)
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