Seriously. You Can’t Go Home Again. During Thanksgiving this year we were driving back to my hometown to see family and enjoy the holiday together. As I was driving and looking at everything that had changed, I noticed a lot that hadn’t. I was thinking that I was going “home” for the holidays. I was … Read more
For your Retreat, you need to bring the basics. You don’t want to bring too much that will be a distraction but you certainly don’t want to be left wanting for something either. Your retreat can last up to a day. You’ll need more than just a notepad! Food I’m a big advocate for eating … Read more
You can’t finish a Personal Retreat until you start, and you can’t start without planning your retreat date. When I think about the folks who are going to buy my book and start a personal retreat, I can’t help but think of the worst stumbling block. Starting. I want to help them out and give … Read more
The image featured here is an amazing representation of what stream of consciousness really means. The mind is a truly amazing thing, making connections to memory from the incredible number of stimuli we experience. Sights, smells, touch, sounds, and tastes can send us through a whirlwind of thoughts – sometimes just pieces, or deeply meaningful … Read more
The Goal is Change We don’t typically begin a retreat because we avoid change. The fact is, we need to embrace change as it relates to the Personal Retreat. One particular challenge is that we have to consider change, many times, even when we don’t feel it necessary. In my case, change was necessary. I’d … Read more
I am typically the guy with the plan. When I tried starting a business after getting laid off in 2003, I was very motivated because I knew a whole lot about doing IT work, but I sure didn’t know much about running a business. I had grand plans on how I would help others, but … Read more
Hello potential reader! My name is Wade Stewart and I wrote the Personal Retreat. I say ‘potential reader’ because I do hope you will take the opportunity for a deal on my new book. The biggest theme of my life has been in helping others. I was born and raised in a tight-knit family where looking … Read more
Retreat Day! I have to admit to you here that I was not looking forward to my retreat. You will notice in the book that I encourage you to get excited so you will commit to your date and your preparation to make it a great retreat. In my case, I knew that there were … Read more
3 weeks to go My retreat is just around the corner and I’m spending a little time reviewing the one from last year. I’m curious about where I am now and how much different that is from where I was just before my last retreat. I wouldn’t say desperate is a good word to describe … Read more
I am starting my personal retreat! It’s actually my second retreat. The last one was about a year ago, and I learned so much. Using some of the items from the last one is a great springboard for the one upcoming. In the book I wrote, I talk about preparation for your retreat. That preparation … Read more