Say It
It’s thought experiment time again. For today’s experiment, please say to yourself, “I am worthy.” What happened when you did? Something odd, I bet. Most …
Really Know
Grasping something intellectually is only part of the work. You can read, study, contemplate, discuss and still not know– not really. You, I, and others …
Reducing Friction
We waste a ton of our personal energy due to friction between ourselves and others. Most of that friction occurs unconsciously and is totally avoidable. …
Growing Your Network
Networking is the best way to find a new job, client, business partner, or vendor of products or services. “Yeah, but,” you may protest, “I’ve …
No Need to Wait
When you find it frustrating to get people to do stuff or to agree, pause. No matter what has happened or is happening now, you …
Failure in Advance
“Anxiety is nothing but repeatedly re-experiencing failure in advance. What a waste.” – Seth Godin We think we have control of or have to control …
Three Anytime
Crazed, furious, afraid, sad, impatient, worried, hurt, frustrated, et cetera. These are but a few states you might find yourself in that diminish your effectiveness. …
Disappointment
When we experience a disappointment, we often tell ourselves stories to ease the blow. We may tell ourselves how the world is a struggle and …
To Lead a Great Life
One way is to be what’s expected of you. That may mean playing small. Or it may mean striving to measure up or even to …
It Seems Magical
When you are committed to win-win-or-don’t-play, the “how it will all work out” seems to take care of itself. What we had been worrying about …