Mark McClure Today

“Life is sweet, so sweet”

Mark McClure — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:01:00 +0000

Incredible as Glenn's achievements are, what drew me to their story was how Heather changed from a 'corporate mom' to an explorer, author and 'extreme' sports adventurer. She's written a book, "No Ceiling", which describes how she broke though (often painfully, and not without struggle or sacrifice) both external and self-imposed barriers to achievement and fulfillment.

“Preserve And Cherish The Pale Blue Dot” - Carl Sagan

Mark McClure — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0000

Today’s November 3rd, a Japanese national holiday, and popularly known as “Culture Day.” The Tokyo weather’s glorious, if a little cool (about 14 C), and I’m taking it easy with some gentle garden weeding, in between writing about this, that and the other. On a recent web surf for ideas I rediscovered some thought-provoking words from the [...]

All My Life’s A Circle, Sunrise and Sundown

Mark McClure — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Still, I think "carpes diem" is the watchword of the hour - and even of the minute. I say that in the somewhat sad knowledge that, sooner or later, the hourglass will indeed run out for each of us.

Sherry Otts - Corporate American Runaway

Mark McClure — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:29:00 +0000

Here's Sherry, writing from America's career break HQ, 'Briefcase to Backpack', explaining her motivations for leaving a 'secure', well-paid executive role.

A Job’s a Good Idea under 40?

Mark McClure — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:30:00 +0000

Craig Nathanson, 'The Vocational Coach', doesn't mince words when he's talking to people about the world of work. His key message is that life's too short to be spent doing work you loathe.

“You Paid For Parking? For Me?”

Mark McClure — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 06:29:00 +0000

This beautiful short movie, “Validation”, will have you smiling in no time. 15 minutes of pure delight. I was laughing and crying by the close. You are great! you are awesome! - Mark McClure

How To Follow Through On Habit Change Using Hidden Vibrations

Mark McClure — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:05:00 +0000

Are You Having Trouble In Finishing What You Started? As a coach, teacher, copywriter and parent I fall down on good intentions more often than I would like to admit. But I've been testing out an approach since May 2007 that has helped me a lot.

Following Through On The App Between Your Ears

Mark McClure — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:11:00 +0000

Many of us are filled with the best of intentions - goals and resolutions are evidence of that. So why do some of us keep sabotaging our own success by not consistently following through? These two gentlemen might just have a working solution to that conundrum. Psychologist, Steve Levinson and Peak Performance Educator, Peter Greider - paid attention to nature and came up with an intriguing theory on what they call "an inherent design flaw of the human mind".

Break It Down Again

Mark McClure — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Ever find inspiration and hidden messages in the oddest of places? Recently they've been making an appearance for me in song lyrics - take this from the 1993 Tears For Fears song, "Break It Down Again".

Man On Wire In Japon

Mark McClure — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:15:00 +0000

Do you ever get a feeling that something or someone's going to do well? A little tingle of excitement that makes the nerve ends come alive? I for sure got that response when first learning of Man On Wire last August - and was thrilled when it won an Oscar for Best Documentary some months later.