Posts by Mary London Goshert
3 Principles to Maximize Development
There is a lot of talk swirling around these days about the term professional development. But are we talking about professional development or just development? In less than half a second, Google populates 42.3 million results to the question How do I develop professionally? In that same amount of time, a shocking 90.4 million Google…
Read MoreIs Discipline a Choice?
Discipline is a difficult word to define—self-discipline that is. But before we dive in, I challenge you to think about your own definition of discipline. Seriously, do it. The opportunity to write this blog post has proven to be much more challenging than I originally anticipated. I had a difficult time clearly articulating my own…
Read MoreTools for Establishing Systems
Setting goals (both personally and professionally) drove me crazy until I found a daily approach that moves me little by little toward my goals. It’s become a system, a process. Honestly, I’ve come to appreciate systems for more than just my small business. These systems give me the capacity to spend more time and energy…
Read MoreRoam Recommends – Focus Playlist
This month at Roam, it’s all about discipline and productivity. These often go hand in hand, don’t they? It’s hard to be productive without being disciplined. Well being disciplined takes focus, and this can be especially difficult in the summertime. So, we’ve updated our FOCUS playlist to help keep you crankin’ through the heat! Check…
Read MoreHow Discipline Gives You the Freedom to Grow
“Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.” – Julie Andrews One of the biggest challenges I’ve had to face as my husband Bryan and I have created and grown the companies of Miles AG over the past few years is learning…
Read MoreProductivity Hacks for a Disciplined Work Day
My husband once said to me, “I don’t know if I could be in your head for a day. You’ve got a new idea, like, every hour. Whew.” It’s true. Between my Myers-Briggs personality, Strengths Finder results and chosen career field, I’m wired to constantly consume media and information leading to a rapid-fire stream of…
Read MorePreparing for Adversity and the Journey Ahead
Adversity, struggles, obstacles…whatever you’d like to call them, they are inevitable in life’s journey and are likely a weekly experience for any entrepreneur. My own journey has been littered with adversity from a lack of self-awareness to being burnt out from working on tasks outside of my sweet spot. Along the way, I’ve learned three…
Read MoreThe Hardest Steel
When I was 17 years old, I received unfortunate news from an orthopedic surgeon. At that point, I had been a baseball player for over 12 years and I lived and breathed the sport. The hard truth was that I had thrown a baseball so many times in my life (I don’t endorse 13 year…
Read MoreTapping into the Benefits of Perseverance
Trails, roadblocks and setbacks are natural byproducts of both professional and personal ventures. We all experience them, but it’s how we choose to react to those seasons of difficulty that warrant different results. When we’re sitting in the doldrums of discomfort, are we able to fully harness the benefits of perseverance? By actively choosing to…
Read MoreRoam Recommends – Perseverance Playlist
What do music and community have in common? Both can make you feel something that you might not otherwise. When you’re ready to quit, your community is there to cheer you on and show you it’s worth the effort. When you’re feeling discouraged, music can inspire you to keep going. Both can help you see…
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