How many times do you try to solve something before you give up? Once? Twice? Never? Perhaps you have something you want or that you need to accomplish and, while there may be alternatives, they aren't what you ideally want to do. Sometimes, it's easier to go with the path of least resistance and accept... Continue Reading →
I recently heard a talk which really caught my attention. The speaker suggested that we are living in a very affirmative culture, where we are encouraged to feel good about ourselves and - more tellingly- to not criticize or feel remorse over our shortcomings. And, somewhat counterintuitively, he suggested that that approach may be a... Continue Reading →
But they don't fall down! If you're of a certain generation, you probably will recognize the phrase "Weebles Wobble But They Don't Fall Down!" For the uninitiated, Weeble toys are egg-shaped figurines with weighted bottoms so that, no matter how hard you push or rock them, they will always spring back up-right. For some crazy... Continue Reading →
Picking up from my last post, I had been asked by one of my mentors to talk to his great nephew and offer my thoughts as this young man considers what to do after high school. In preparing for our meeting, I ended up writing down little bits of advice that I wish I had... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was very flattered when a mentor of mine asked me to meet with his great nephew, a talented young man who is in his senior year in high school who's actively thinking about what he'll do after graduation. He's one of those people with a lot of drive but which is balanced with... Continue Reading →
Recently, I found myself with a lot of time behind the wheel so decided to use it to listen to an audio book that I've been wanting to read for a few years. The subject matter isn't really relevant but what I will note is that the book was written over 30 years ago and that... Continue Reading →
I've long believed that, in business as in life, it's generally the person who loses their temper first who ultimately loses out. Getting angry has its place but, as a general rule, staying angry and/or allowing your anger to dictate your actions is not going to result in a good outcome very often. So why... Continue Reading →
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