What To Do When Conversations Stop Being Productive
We want to converse plainly, honestly, and respectfully. We want the others to say what’s on their mind. We want them to […]
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Practice
Ever wonder what it will take for our ship to come in, for us to be finally more calm, for things to […]
Seeing the Good
Listen to conversations on the street, through the media, at work, and even at home. Much of what we hear is complaint. […]
We Are Like Our Smartphones
Like our smartphones, we can run on battery or plug in. We can go for a while on battery but eventually we […]
Standard Stress Strategy Backfires
When we fall a bit behind in our work, we deploy our standard strategy: working a bit harder. But when we are […]
Remember
Deep down, we know all this: People follow, agree with, and buy from people who are genuinely calm, energetic (those are not […]
Are You Tapping the Fear or the Spark?
There is a fear within each of us. Tap it and you’ll get hurried, harried, and short-lived results. Further attempts to mine […]
Escaping the Productivity Pendulum
Our motivation to get stuff done is like a pendulum. When we swing to one side, we push ourselves to do more. […]
How Much Good Can You Handle?
When I say, “Raise your buzz,” some people say, “What good will that do me? Why should I bother?” To which I […]
These Aren’t The Solutions We’re Looking For
The solution that we crave will remain frustratingly hidden until we raise our buzz. When we raise our buzz, the solution comes into […]