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The Balanced Life

Moving Forward in Life According to Your Values

August 31, 2020Luke

(I just recorded an episode of Finding Your Way mirroring this topic, but wanted to share it as an article as well. You can listen to it below.) We live in a world where we are constantly being told what… Continue Reading →

Growth, Meaning, Reconnection, The Balanced Life fulfillment, growth, meaning, taking action, values

Staying Above the Mendoza Line of Life

February 8, 2020Luke

The Mendoza line is a baseball term referring to a .200 batting average, which was just below the lifetime average of a player named Mario Mendoza (.215). It is referenced as the lowest acceptable batting average for professional baseball players… Continue Reading →

Growth, The Balanced Life finding balance, life improvement

You P I C K – a Method for Approaching Life

January 15, 2020Luke

I’m a strong believer that we aren’t supposed to just aimlessly wander through life, yet having a laser-focused path is not the way to go either. Although there are a lot of places in between, what I’m finding to work… Continue Reading →

Growth, Reconnection, The Balanced Life connection, Impermanence, Kindness, Lucas Catton, Progress

11 Principles I’m Trying to Apply in 2020

December 12, 2019Luke

I believe we’re all trying to do the best we can with the experience and knowledge we have, and within the boundaries or circumstances we find ourselves in. I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know that… Continue Reading →

Growth, Reconnection, The Balanced Life growth, living, Lucas Catton, mindfulness, positivity

10% Happier Instead of 10X Growth

December 6, 2019Luke

I’ll admit it. I am a dreamer and I often make lofty goals and set idealistic expectations that are likely out of reach. In my mind I gravitate toward huge success stories like J.K. Rowling, Sara Blakely, Tyler Perry, Mark… Continue Reading →

Growth, Reconnection, The Balanced Life balance, growth mindset, happier life, success

Are We Looking Far Enough Upstream?

May 13, 2019Luke

(I originally posted this on LinkedIn last week, but wanted to share it here because I feel its relevance is applicable with a broader application.) Are We Looking Far Enough Upstream? There is a great quote by Nobel Peace Prize… Continue Reading →

Reconnection, The Balanced Life connection, recovery, resilience

Raising Men with Empathy and Compassion

September 6, 2018Luke

I have had many conversations about wanting boys to be able to express themselves and their thoughts and feelings without judgment, and not to think they have to fit some societal image of what a boy or man should be.… Continue Reading →

Reconnection, The Balanced Life boys, compassion, empathy, gender roles, machismo, men, reconnection, social connection

Pause & Reflect instead of Cause & Effect

January 28, 2017Luke

Not too long ago I was watching an episode of Sesame Street with my son and a little segment really caught my attention. It featured Colbie Caillat, Common and Elmo, and was about taking a moment to calm yourself before… Continue Reading →

Reconnection, The Balanced Life belly breathe, cause & effect, Good Life Project, mindfulness, pause

Re-broken

June 8, 2016Luke

Pain and loss are inevitable. They are things we all must experience, but too many of us try our damnedest to avoid these by running away from them or pretending they’re not there. This resistance, though, means that which is… Continue Reading →

The Balanced Life broken, commuication, growth, living, mindfulness, reconnect, tears, vulnerability

Redirecting Campaign Funds for Social Reform

March 22, 2016Luke

Do you have a favorite candidate during this current Presidential race? If so, how genuine do you feel his or her motives are? Ever think about the amount of money being spent on this election to try and win your… Continue Reading →

The Balanced Life campaign finances, politics, Presidential race, social reform

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