Tonight on the IP Radio Show; Meet Sheila Coates founder of BYOB – Be Your Own Brand

Many of you have already tuned into the Inspirational Perspective radio show on WVON 1690 AM, Saturday evenings at 10 PM CST, but if you haven’t, tonight is a great night to start listening. Why? Well, tonight I am delighted to have Sheila Coates, the founder and CEO of BYOB – Be Your Own Brand Read More

Are you stopping 3 feet from GOLD?

Over the past few of years, I’ve made a number of references in my post about the book, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. I’ve also quoted Napoleon Hill quite often on my radio show. Nevertheless, the majority of my blog readers and radio listeners still have not taken the time to read this phenomenal, life changing Read More

Who is your worst enemy?

I’m often asked about the time involved in creating this weekly blog. The answer; it depends. Sometimes I’ll write an article months or weeks before it’s posted. Other times, I receive some fresh perspective and inspiration that changes my direction, and presents a new idea, superseding what I’ve already written, started to write or plan Read More

How to go from motivation and inspiration into ACTION!

I attended a conference about ten years ago, where a number of business leaders and motivational speakers gave inspirational talks that seemed to move my very soul. Their words seemed to light a fire within me and awaken the urge and hunger to succeed. Towards the end of their talk, each of these speakers promised Read More

Are you a WINNER?

Recently, I was standing in the check-out line at my neighborhood Walgreens. While purchasing a few items for the house, I noticed an interesting exchange. The gentleman in front of me was completing his transaction with the cashier, and as she handed him his receipt, she began explaining the survey option at the bottom. She shared Read More

Exercises and Books for Identifying Your Purpose

Hello Inspirational Perspective family. Here are the exercises for identifying your purpose, that I talked about on tonight’s show, on WVON 1690 AM. The first exercise is called “The 21 I Ams”. I learned this exercise from listening to old Earl Nightingale tapes. Take a blank sheet of paper and write out 21 I Ams. Read More

Who are YOU? What is your Brand? Radio Show

Here is the 5th Inspirational Perspective radio show for your listening pleasure. If you missed this segment a couple of weeks ago, be sure to check it out. In this segment, I talked about the importance of building your personal brand. I also asked the listening audience the following questions: “Who are YOU?” “What is Read More

The Purpose For Having a Purpose

Two thousand years ago, when a sailor started a journey, he would chart a course using nautical maps and then use the stars to ensure he was on course. When the skies were overcast, a seafaring vessel could lose valuable time drifting in the water, waiting for a sign that they were headed in the Read More

Experiencing NO!

How much thought have you given the word, NO? I would venture to guess that very few of us have given this two letter word a significant amount of thought. Yet, when we hear the word, NO, it typically has a significant impact on our psyche and emotions. What is it about this word, NO, Read More

Our Environment Creates Our Thoughts

  I am often shocked and baffled, when I encounter friends and colleagues who are passionate about being green, saving the earth and fighting global warming, but don’t place the same importance on their personal space. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all about being green and recycling. I recycle fanatically. (…and when I can Read More