Expect It
Expect what you want. It feels super when you do. It also has that funny way of helping what you want to happen. And even …
Who Says You Can’t?
Who says you can’t have what you want? Who says you can’t be as healthy, prosperous, and happy as you desire? Who says you can’t …
Arguing for Our Own Limitations
When we complain about, criticize, or blame others, ourselves, the situation, or the economy, we are actually arguing for our own limitation. By focusing in …
Brain Getting Stuck
“Think logically. Use your head,” we are told. We are admonished not to be emotional. “Our brains separate us from mere beasts.” Perhaps. And I …
Too Much Flour
You cannot fit 20 pounds of flour in a 2.5 kilo sac. Just can’t do it. You also cannot fit everything that you could do …
Tidings from the Future
I bring you good tidings from the future. They told me to tell you to relax. It’s all going to work out swimmingly well. I …
How to Move Negotiations Past Stalemate
Everyone brings to a negotiation a story about what is true, what is wanted, and what should be done. This is fine and useful. It …
When Everything is a Priority
Have you ever had a boss or client pepper you with work and tell you every bit is urgent, important, and a priority? When everything …
Are Your Productive?
Not so good: “I am productive when others agree that I am.” This includes staying late at work just to be one of the last …
Be a Powerful Leader
A forceful leader defends her vulnerabilities and discounts her people’s capabilities. All that remains available to her to get things done is some form of …