It’s been said that it takes at least ten years of deliberate practice to reach the level of expert. That you must consciously perform and refine the requisite skills of a profession in order to get better. I certainly agree with these statements. But I also think an expert isn’t defined by how much theContinue reading “Becoming an Expert”
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A New Direction…
Sometimes you need to mix it up… A few things I’ve realized in the past couple of months: I love racing and I love coaching other people to perform at their best. So what if I combine the two? BINGO! Hello Sweet Spot! Introducing a new twist on Sharp Coaching – focused on competitive cycling.Continue reading “A New Direction…”
Oh to….
The smell instantly transports me. It’s January 2008. Ryan and I booked a last minute ticket to ski during Presidents weekend in Tahoe. We are amazed at our timing – it snowed three feet overnight the second night there. He wears his red Cloudveil coat and I spot him easily as I chase him downContinue reading “Oh to….”
Grief Recovery Coaching
This is a great need in the world. A need to understand grief. To not shy away from death or not know what to say to someone faces loss. I want the world to understand that grief is a gift. That it’s full of possibilities and opportunity. That it tests a persons moral character toContinue reading “Grief Recovery Coaching”
My Love of Boxing
“Hey Jen, my mom gave me a copy of Billy Blanks Tai Bo. Want to try it?” my next-door neighbor Rose asked one afternoon. Rose was also looking for an athletic vent to shed some weight. And we could follow the sequence of moves lead by a spandex clad kickboxing fanatic with the blinds drawn.Continue reading “My Love of Boxing”
Ode to Gammy
“Ode to Gammy” Grandmothers are very special people. Not only are they important by the virtue of the bloodline, but they are tasked with teaching grandchildren important life lessons. Today I’m going to share with you the lessons my grandmother, Gam, shared with me in hopes that they can serve you in life as well.Continue reading “Ode to Gammy”
A Lesson in Living the Life of Your Dreams.
Think about your dreams. Those big dreams that you often keep to yourself. The one that you’re almost afraid to admit it’s so big and huge and seems so far away. Got it? Good. Now, what if you told someone about that dream? And not just anyone. Instead you told the biggest and most powerfulContinue reading “A Lesson in Living the Life of Your Dreams.”
A Break.
I suppose I needed the break, though at the time it didn’t feel like I needed one. I suppose it was a break from writing, to refocus and figure out my next steps. To live my life and really appreciate things. To experience and gain more wisdom, to follow my heart and do things thatContinue reading “A Break.”
Finding Clarity
There once was a girl who loved to pretend she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up. She liked trying on other people’s professions and couldn’t quite put her finger on one that resonated with her. She noticed how pleased people were when she tried their professions on for size. But itContinue reading “Finding Clarity”
“When you stop …
“When you stop running, something will stop chasing you.”
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