Think for Yourself

The Inspiration You Need To Speak Truth To Power

In a culture that wants to cancel every independent thinker...or even anyone who dares not to "go along to get along" there are stories throughout history of individuals who stood up and changed humankind's destiny...and there is one such story playing out before our eyes with Lt. Colonel Stuart Sheller. Carole explains why.

You‘re Needed Now As Never Before In Your Lifetime

Its possible to reach some startling and undeniable conclusions without anything more than common sense. Once done, it becomes our responsibility to stand up for what we know is true. If you've questioned how to bring more meaning to your life here's the likely answer.

Here‘s A Roadmap for Living Your Highest Self

How do you stand back and, with perspective, find your place in a rapidly changing chaotic world? What if there was someone who laid it all out for you over 100 years ago? Well, they did and Carole looks at the guidance and how it applies to what we are going through.

Finding New Ways To Use Our Power

Its a waste of time and energy to either try and make old ways of doing things work or pursue alternative ways that similarly return us to past struggles.  The power of the individual thinking creatively has never been greater or more available. So, Carole explores why, and how, we must seize the moment.

Words Can Lead Us Astray or Lead Us To Truth

Names given programs or agendas are often deliberately crafted to mislead. This goes all the way back to Edward Bernaise, Sigmund Freud's nephew, and the founder of modern marketing strategy. But there are examples much more recent, costly and devastating that we should all be aware of in order to sharpen our skills for discernment.

Consequences Are What Make Personal Responsibility Meaningful

How many of us would behave any way we wanted any time we wanted if there were no consequences? Probably not many. Yet we are witnessing an epidemic of it in the lives of national leaders. Carole explores the latest example and what we can personally do about it.

How We Misue Words to Justify Actions

We sometimes inadvertently express ourselves with words that are subconsciously chosen to shine a better light on our behavior. Then again, sometimes those words are deliberately chosen to consciously justify bad behavior. Carole looks at a global event that occurred recently as a prime example of the latter. 

How Judgement Gets In The Way of Healthy Relationships

September 11, 2001 caused us to reflect on many things, not the least of which was what matters most in life. Now, after Afghanistan and still in the midst of COVID, we are once again being asked to look within and reconcile what we say matters with what actually matters. Carole shares a personal realization that impacts the quality in all our relationships.

Is Accountability Personal, National or Both?

Afghanistan may be symptomatic of a deeper problem. Disappointment with leadership may begin with how accountable we are being personally. Carole explores this topic and comes to a definitive conclusion about accountability and personal responsibility.

The Challenge of Aging and Why It Matters

We are all born with two inclinations: one to do good and the other....well...you get the picture. As we age, those two often lose their distinguishing features as we lose our ability to hold the latter at bay. That challenge is nowhere more visible than in the aging of people in positions of power. Carole sets forth a stunning and recently tragic example of the havoc such lack of distinction causes and how to avoid it.