All Change Demands Thought and Action Both
Some of us are action junkies. Some of us are devotees of the Think System. Yet whenever we want to make a change, we must …
Mindset
An open, calm, confident mindset. Plugged in, mostly. Opting for feel good, then act instead of get into action to shut down bad feelings.
Can This Be a Plan?
They say that the happiest people on the planet are always saying, “Thank you.” Sometimes they say it out loud to others. Most of the …
How to Clear Any Pile, Empty Any Inbox
Inboxes overflowing, papers stacked, multiple to do lists with unknown numbers of to dos, anything physical or non-physical that is stagnant or piled. We think …
When Meetings Are Painful
Most meetings serve two distinct functions: to track and to choose. These functions don’t mix well. In a tracking meeting, we check progress, coordinate with …
Bring Your Emotions to Work
Some people get uncomfortable with other peoples’ displays of emotion. Outbursts, tears, excitement, enthusiasm, sadness, and other such nonsense are out of bounds at work, they say. …
When Tension is High, Intellect Isn’t
We are blessed with wonderful intellects. In the blink of an eye, we can solve problems and find answers to our questions. Yet whenever we are in …
What Stands Between You and Delight
The only thing between you and your delight is your thinking. Whatever you are focusing on at work or at home that has you feeling …
I Am Busy
“Busy.” We hear this all the time. It is a common response to questions like, “How are you?” and “How was your day?” What do we …
Far-Fetched Fantasies of Success
We are so used to thinking what could go wrong. We dive into far-fetched fantasies to explore the worst possible things that could happen. Flitting …
The Direction You Face Matters A Lot
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” – Walt Whitman There are things that we have wanted for a …