The Price comes in the burst of speed required to separate yourself from the pack. In the energy needed to sustain yourself as you work at things with no immediate reward. Apart from moments of crisis and heavy exertion is maintaining discipline in the daily work of learning and doing what needs to be done to advance toward your goals across time…….

Paul Edgewater is a dear friend and a Comma Club member. He recently introduced me to a fantastic thinker and kindred spirit, Diana Nightingale. Diana was married to Earl Nightingale until he passed. Earl was one of my all-time favorite motivational/personal development creators. I would like to share something about him and his work for those who aren't familiar…

Over the last couple of years, I've discovered that balance and harmony doesn't have to mean boring! In fact, much joy and excitement come from pushing oneself to—and sometimes beyond—the boundaries we create for ourselves to create a higher harmony……

I was just in this situation with Chelsey when I had the idea to write this article. It got me thinking, how can I feel so negatively about something I know I will enjoy the results of later? Are there any other examples?

But, I wondered, why it was so compelling for me to hear these stories where the two losses are placed side-by-side in someone’s life and dealt with together? Maybe it’s because it speaks to the very deep connection we have with our pets. Maybe, in particular, it’s the daily connection with have with them and how they fit into our daily routine . . . . . .