by Mike Carlon | Aug 1, 2022 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
I had a big win this weekend—my longest distance run since breaking my foot on April 2nd. Prior to that injury, a 10K would have been considered a medium distance run for me, but having to halt all training for 10 weeks set me back big time both physically and...
by Mike Carlon | Jul 24, 2022 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
The first sign that my emotions weren’t regulating well today was when I started to cry while listening to a Jimmy Buffett song. Seriously, who does that? It wasn’t one of the “songs you know by heart,” which can’t help but put someone in a good mood. Take for example...
by Mike Carlon | Jul 21, 2022 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
I was invited to speak at a conference in New York this week about lessons I’ve learned while talking with all the wonderful authors I’ve had the honor to interview on Uncorking a Story. One of my clients is also attending this event and let it slip yesterday that...
by Mike Carlon | Jul 13, 2022 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
I know that many of us have a tendency to, every now and then, engage in a little negative self-talk. For me that takes two forms, the first being imposter syndrome. Even though I’ve written eight novels, run my own business, and have the opportunity to chat with very...
by Mike Carlon | Dec 28, 2021 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
Traditionally, all of our Christmas gifts are placed underneath the tree in our family room. Even though our kids are nineteen years old, they insist that gifts not be placed under the tree until after we all retire for the night on Christmas Eve. While I appreciate...
by Mike Carlon | Jan 26, 2021 | Podcast, Self Awareness, The Shorts
Why it’s so hard for men to make lifestyle changes This week I held some curiosity conversations with men about weight loss and learned that we are full of contradictions. These contradictions go beyond weight loss though (and make me want to stress eat). Listen...
