Slow down and go within
Are You Hearing or Are You Listening?
Think about the conversations that you have with the people in your life. What percentage of the time is spent with you talking compared to the time that you spend listening? Have you ever been shopping in a mall, and crossed paths with someone that you have not seen...
Paula’s Story: When the Drugs Don’t Work
My full name is Paula Jacobs-St. Germaine. I want to use my real name in this story because the more that I own it and recognize it for what it is, the better I can feel about the remorse and shame of the past. I started drinking at the age of six. The mysterious...
The Two Most Powerful Words: “Me Too”
I write this blog for every man out there who has been sexually abused. This is for the man who truly understands my shame, and continues to suffer in silence. It's time to talk, and be free from our shame. When an event takes place that impacts...
The Rewards of Hard Work vs Winning the Lottery
We live in a society where we are always ready for the reward, but we are rarely ready for the work. Think about your first job. Remember when you received that first cheque, and you had the freedom to spend it as you saw fit? Envision a teenager who balanced school...
How Does A Homeless Person Spend Their Money?
The answer is quite simple. It is none of your business. I walked downtown today and as usual, there were a few homeless people sitting on the sidewalk. With hat in hand, I observed one man politely asked the person in front of me if he could spare any change. This...
How I First Got Paid to Speak
People often ask me how I became a motivational keynote speaker. Well, please sit back, relax and I will tell you. My most challenging addiction to recover from was not alcohol, but rather gambling. Why? Society has identified alcohol as a legitimate addiction for...
The Greatest Battle of Your Life
“What are these scars from?” she asked. “They’re battle wounds.” I replied. She looked at me for a long time. “Who were you battling?” “Myself.” I do not believe that the greatest battle in your lifetime will ever be with another person. In the same way, it will not...
Taking Time for What You Value
A father returned home from a long day at work, and was greeted by his 7-year-old daughter at the door. She looked up at him with her big brown eyes and asked, "Can I have $5 please daddy?" The father was annoyed by the fact that he had just gotten home, and the first...
Born Resilient: A Sneak Peak Into Chapter 1
While it is easier to deflect your pain, the only way out is through. Our reaction to physical pain is not the same as our reaction to emotional pain. When we experience a cut or a broken arm, we are quick to act, and will immediately tend to our wound and try to...
“What’s stronger than a broken man who has the courage to rebuild himself? It’s time to redefine what it means to be strong.”
– Allan Kehler
