problems – balance

The Fear (and Joy) of Starting with the Problem

Sometimes we have a visceral reaction against starting with a problem. But there is great joy in problems when we look at them in a better way.

Without much effort, we can tune to an endless stream of opinion that things are bad–getting worse–and we’re all on the brink […]

Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds. Napoleon Hill Hmm. All in our minds, eh? We can […]

To fix a long-standing problem in a company, step away from it. Start over-communicating why fixing this problem is so important. When […]

When people are buzzing low, they will almost always present us with problems and complaints. If we’re not careful, we’ll get drawn […]

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 […]

Despite what we may sometimes wish, happiness does not come from wiping out our problems. We can’t wipe them out. Like ocean […]

If we want to forever be in charge of fixing the problems, then we should give lectures, orders, and consequences. If we […]

At the bottom of every problem there is at least one emotion. We are uncomfortable (even fearful) approaching and acknowledging such emotions […]

The antidote to most any problem is trusting that we are bigger than the problem and that we can handle anything. And we […]