Great Organization and Wonderful Life?
Building a great organization–one that is sustained, meaningful, rewarding, and valuable–doesn’t necessarily mean building a large organization. Living a wonderful life–one filled […]
Tag: obstacles
Gatekeeping
Most gatekeepers–those who would keep us out–are powerless. In the short term they throw up obstacles. But in the long term they’ve […]
We Can Always
When faced with big or continuous obstacles, we can say, “I can’t,” “This is impossible,” “That’s not the right process,” “There’s something […]
The General
The General is our internalized voice of external authority that tells us what to do. It “shoulds” all over us with edicts […]
What Power Is and Who Has It
Power is presence. It is the ability to stand calmly in front of any obstacle and, without trying, have it ease or […]
Irresponsible Optimism
Is it irresponsible optimism to say, “Yes, I acknowledge the obstacles. We are going to succeed nonetheless.”? Perhaps. And it is the only […]
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Despite commitments and good intentions, people regularly fail to do what they had said they would do. It is tempting to explain that their […]
To Galvanize and Sustain Real Change, Tell a Story
Facts, pleas, excitement, data, anger, politics, fear, outrage, logic. These are just some of the tools we use to influence others, to […]
Pushy People, Success, and Obstacles
Successful people have a special relationship with obstacles: they push through them. Unlike people who are just pushy, angry, or demanding, the […]
Dirt-Simple Way Past Obstacles
Let’s say you want something in your career, business, or life. (Hint: if you are breathing, I guarantee you want something.) Maybe […]