Did you know the sense of smell connects directly to the limbic system in your brain? The limbic system is the most primitive part of the brain, responsible for emotions, memories, and motivation. When you smell something, signals are sent from the olfactory bulb, located at the back of your nose, directly to [...]
I spent last night going through old photos that I found in my Dad's house when we cleaned it out. He would have been 72 this month. When he passed, I know he had regrets. I know he felt like he could have done more and seen more. He did quite a bit in [...]
Some days I feel like shit! And some days I feel like I can conquer the world! On the days I feel like shit I remind myself of 3 things: It's only temporary. Be grateful for what you have. Do as much as you can, based on how you feel today. On the days [...]
I'll be honest, it can be a challenge to parent a child who is fiercely independent, amazingly smart, and wildly curious. They have a very clear idea of what they want and often don't bother waiting for permission to get it. They act first, question everything, and have an unflinching trust in their own [...]
I am finding it tough to focus. Do you ever have this issue? Of course, you do! One of the worst things I do when I can’t focus is to distract myself with social media disguised as ‘building my brand’ online. Ha! Good one, Steve! In truth, I scroll through Facebook, Instagram, and [...]
Since my dad died, I've been thinking a lot about how much time we have on this rock... and how quickly it passes. What we do with that time defines who we are and how we are remembered. A few bad actions should not dictate our entire legacy. But nor should a few good [...]
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, my Dad, Steven George Zanella passed away. In losing my father, I've experienced a lot of different emotions. It will take me quite a long time to unpack everything that has gone on, but what I do know is that it must be unpacked. Keeping things inside does not [...]
Why do I talk about weight loss and trying to stay in shape so much? I do so because for most of my life I was incredibly out of shape and overweight. This picture was taken of me 6 months after my daughter, Lilianne was born. It was December of 2006 and I was [...]
If you are anything like me, as the holidays get closer the stress begins to build. That uncomfortable chest-tightening ache that comes with trying to do everything starts in late November and usually doesn’t subside until sometime in early January. Happy New Year— pass the antacid! The holidays are (sing along with me) [...]
One of the things I notice more than anything when it comes to successful people building careers is that they all have a single focus. They put all their energy, effort, and attention on building their business, developing a skill, or creating something to share with the world. In a word, they hustle! [...]
