May 26, 2012 Posted by Brian Monahan

Happy Birthday Expert in the Rough – Congrats on the Big 624 in Blog Years

Can you believe my blog is turning 624 in “Blog Years?” That’s 4 in human years. Every year in late May I get a little teary eyed thinking about how innocently my blog started back in 2008.  A life long study of the “Gurus,”  Expert in the Rough was born as a vehicle to share my ideas about living an outstanding life (instead of regurgitating the gurus).  It’s a funny... read more

Jan 6, 2012 Posted by Brian Monahan

Blog Jumping

One of the best ways to grow is to expand your circle of influence.  A “circle of influence” is  a phrase used to describe the people around you.  The world wide web and social media has given us the opportunity to expand our “circles” like no other time in history. My favorite way to expand my circle is by reading blogs.  Recently, I was reading one of my favorite blogs... read more

Feb 22, 2011 Posted by Brian Monahan

Who Is A Sacred Soul?

Not Me! At least that was my answer for the last 39 years of my life.  I had never even considered the fact that I might be a sacred soul or an important person.  I had created a belief about life that my worth comes from what I do and otherwise I have no intrinsic value. Now that is a pretty drastic statement, I have “No Intrinsic Value.”  Meaning my value is based on what I do or bring to... read more

Oct 13, 2010 Posted by Brian Monahan

Joy and Pain, Accepting Imperfections

Links: Doux Coaching Life Success Seminars Brian... read more

Jun 28, 2009 Posted by Brian Monahan

Share What You Know

If you are at a loss on what you can do to impact the world, do not fret. I have a very simple solution. Share What You Know! It does not matter how simple or silly the idea or need.  The world is just looking for somebody to share their wisdom. Formalize it and turn it into a blog. Here are some ideas: Teach someone how to change their motor oil. Teach someone how to set up a Gmail Account Teach someone... read more