I didn’t used to be a very good decision maker. I spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of different options, and somehow would still come away seeing how they all could work. What makes this especially ironic is that my job for over a decade was largely about making decisions, and […]
A little inspiration as you start your week, hopefully headed into work that makes you feel aligned with purpose, and capable of impact that’s meaningful to you. If not, quotes like this may make you feel a little uncomfortable. That’s ok, though, because that discomfort could be the beginning of something good. Being able to
Monday Moment: Livelihood Read More »
Doesn’t sound like a half-bad idea, does it? No one’s exactly looking to deal with mud unless they have to, so…sure. I’ll leave it alone. When it comes to the muddy waters of indecision, uncertainty, ambiguity, and all their awkward cousins, it’s a totally different story. We are all up in that mud, day in
Monday Moment: Seeking clarity Read More »
Would you rather listen to today’s post? Well, be my guest, right below: If you’re a regular reader of this blog, especially on Mondays, you know I love me some good quotes. One of my favorites is from the author Paolo Coehlo, from his famous book, The Alchemist. When the hero, Santiago, travels along his journey
“No-Fail” Friday: Ever in your favor Read More »
Each and every one of us makes decisions all day long. I will get up now, I’ll go with the Frosted Flakes, I’ll take the highway instead of the side roads, I don’t need an umbrella, I’ll cross the street as soon as this car passes by. In some cases, you may not even realize
This week’s earlier post was about a lot of things. It was about making decisions, finding professional fulfillment and personal happiness, and surviving disappointment. It was about dreams realized and hopes dashed. It was about the role your mind plays in framing the lens through which you see and experience the world. But at the
No-Fail Friday: Take a listen Read More »
This week, our topic was decisions…or more specifically, the age-old battle between head and heart that often occurs when we are faced with tough ones. The question on the table was to what extent you allow each to be the boss when it comes to your deliberation process. Do you heed your intuition, or are
No-Fail Friday: On the fence Read More »
I meet a lot of entrepreneurs in my line of work, and I have an undeniable soft spot for them. I love the combination of creativity, passion, drive and courage that goes into building something from scratch, and using everything you can muster to try to get it to stand on its own two feet.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained Read More »
Everybody loves a sure thing. Risk is uncomfortable, and scary, and sometimes even illogical. Nobody likes getting hurt, looking stupid, or worst of all, feeling regret. So when it comes to venturing into the unknown, we get – well, you know – clingy. We don’t so much mind the reaching out part, but we want to
I didn’t used to be a very good decision maker. I spent a lot of time weighing the pros and cons of different options, and somehow would still come away seeing how they all could work. What makes this especially ironic is that my job for over a decade was largely about making decisions, and
