I was once shown a very simple method for making decisions that I wanted to share with you. I've seen versions of this over the years called different things but they all follow this very straight-forward methodology. You start by listing out all of your requirements. (Pro Tip: I'd recommend eventually getting your list into... Continue Reading →
I’m a Hyper-Optimist
I admit it. I'm an optimist at heart. No matter how bad something is, I can usually find some good to come out of it. In fact, I once joked with a friend that the glass isn’t just half full but that you get "half a cup of air, too!" She rolled her eyes but... Continue Reading →
(Un)happy Belated Opposite Day
Did you know that January 25th was Opposite Day here in the United States? And I missed it! Growing up, I don't think I picked up that Opposite Day was real so we'd have fun saying today is opposite day and then trying to talk in negative speak or doing things in a reversed order.... Continue Reading →
Hit a Roadblock? Try Jumping Over It.
Early in my career, I led a small team of 20-somethings at an Internet start-up. We were all so young and inexperienced that we truly didn't know any better... and that turned out to be pretty powerful. We were so green that we didn't know that some things couldn't be done and, without that mental... Continue Reading →
