My Jabberwock

Here is a wonderful poem written by a wonderful friend, Susanne Goldstein. It beautifully describes the oneness of everything. Enjoy. It was neither tall nor short. Open or shut. The dark helped the light and the light signified change and healing. It wasn’t really bad or good or narrow. Maybe the middle. Or perhaps the […]

Life Coming Full Circle

Did you ever feel forced to abandon your childhood dreams and end the pursuit of what you really wanted? Often circumstances in life derail our desired course; however when it comes to aspirations, we have the ability to navigate a new course to fulfill our dreams. While this new path (and perhaps the outcome) may […]

Let Go of 'Tunnel' Focus

In Tuesday’s (April 11) Investor’s Business Daily, there is a great article on Goal-Free Living. Due to copyright restrictions, I can’t include the whole article. Here is the intro… While goals are undoubtedly some of the most effective means of triggering action, it’s important not to get too single-minded and limit your opportunities. So says […]

Quote of the Day

“Bel far niente” — The Italian expression for “the beauty of doing nothing”

Cool "Goal-Free" Product

When I was in California (where else?) I bought a Buddha Board. Here’s the description: “Buddha Board is based on the Zen concept of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then, as the water slowly evaporates, your art will […]

Goal-Free Dating: Part 2

Back on February 14th, I published a blog entry on “Goal-Free Dating.” One of the points I made was to “Stop doing. Instead of signing up for 40 different online dating sites, going on 90 dates in 30 days, ending up broke & miserable – and still without a relationship, let it go. Go to […]

Innovise Guys Podcast – Part 2

Installment #2 of my podcast with the Innovise Guys is now online. You can find it on their website, or on iTunes. Here’s what they wrote about this session: “In part two of the interview with Stephen M. Shapiro, author of Goal Free Living, Doug and Gregg riff on Shaprio’s 8 secrets. The energy is […]

Quotes of the Day – Will Rogers

“It isn’t what we don’t know that gives us trouble. It’s what we know that ain’t so.” “Everybody is ignorant. Only on different subjects.” – Will Rogers

How Do You Measure Success?

In life, we often use numbers to measure success. Our salary. The number of dollars in our savings account. In some cases, success is measured by a 5 digit number — your zip code (remember Beverley Hills 90210?). In the business world, revenues and profits rule. More numbers. I just returned home after being on […]

Entrepreneur Magazine Feature

Check out the April issue of Entrepreneur Magazine, now in stores. On page 22 you will find a full page interview with me. You will also find an embarrassingly large photo of yours truly. NOTE: It is on page 22 of the main magazine, not the special insert