Riding with others can be very enjoyable. While I generally stay away from large groups, it’s fun to get out with one or two friends. I even like riding pillion sometimes if it’s with the right person. But solo journeys are in a realm all to themselves. And some trips just have to be done [...]

Branding: 7 Attributes Illustrated by Motorcycles Branding is the tangible way we reflect personal philosophies and personalities. Essentially, brands are the  external representation of our inner self. They reflect our values, perspectives and interests.   Here’s how. Birth Identity. Motorcycle: Motorcycles are produced by manufacturers, each trying to create a unique identity. As soon as we [...]

Charisma Warm, caring, confident, genuinely interest in you – the kind of person who lights up the room when they enter. They have charisma.  These are the kind of people we want to be surrounded by.  The kind of person we want to be. Perfect for a feel-good Friday post, Jeff Haden purports it’s something [...]

Personal Power Truths The Oxford Dictionary defines power as “the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.” Empowerment makes someone “stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.” We are born with an unlimited power source.  As we are “educated,”  we develop thoughts and beliefs [...]

New Rider Advice – From Those Who Have Been There! Wednesday Wisdom posts are selected from a variety of sources which I think you’ll enjoy. This post contains many voices of wisdom, taken from a recent FaceBook chat I facilitated, hosted by Motorcycle Mojo Magazine.  Motorcycle training like this can only come from those who [...]

Answering a few basic questions can make a big difference in your enjoyment factor when you’re planning that weekend getaway or a longer vacation trip. 10 Tips for Motorcycle Travel Planning:   Group or Solo. Anything more than one rider is a group. Make sure you’re comfortable with group riding, with the riding abilities and [...]

Control: 7 Key Lessons from Motorcycles Control can be used to describe anything from being in control, to being at the controls, responding to controls and controlling. Motorcycles teach us 7 aspects of control. Objectivity. Motorcycle: A motorcycle responds to direction based on fact. It doesn’t interpret, inject emotion or argue. Inputs that affect performance [...]

6 Unexpected Ways to Make Someone’s Day “If you really want to brighten someone’s day, do the unexpected. The effect could last a lifetime.” This article by Jeff Haden will have you smiling and scheming. It brought to mind my recent experience. Why anyone would intentionally pick a summer holiday weekend to travel from Ontario, [...]

Thank you to Susan MacAulay at Amazing Women Rock for posting this article. 5 Women Inspire Others – featuring 5 of the women in Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment. Have you ever dreamed of having a great adventure? Or of doing something a bit “wild and crazy? Read the full article here.  

Personal Power Myths The Oxford Dictionary defines power as “the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.” Empowerment makes someone “stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.” We are born with an unlimited power source.  As we are “educated,”  we develop thoughts and beliefs [...]