When we need answers, we usually know how to look for them. We ask for advice, do research, look for signs and think…and think…and think about them. Most of the process is external, and what’s internal is mostly in our brains. Whether you’re trying to make a choice about something singular, or decide where to […]
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This week’s theme has been steadiness. Or, maybe it’s actually been peace…or calm? Hmmm…well, it’s apparently not been clarity. Just kidding, y’all, but for real though. This week, we talked about those times in life when everything you can possibly imagine having to deal with demands to be dealt with. There isn’t one thing that’s
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Ah, summer. More daylight, warmer temperatures, weekends soaking up the sun and lounging by water of some kind or another…so relaxing isn’t it? If you’re not laughing already, know that I am. I mean, if your summer’s been feeling like this, I’m happy for you. I really am. Really! For a lot of people I’ve
You are the key to your own happiness. See it, or seek it until you do. Photo credit: Ben Cheung
This week, we talked about the epic popularity of the idea of “disruption” in the business (and business school) world lately, and explored the difference between our interest in being “disruptive” in evolving our industry, our certain business norms, and our interest in taking that same approach to our personal growth. It’s all about progress,
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If there is a single word in the English language that is more overused than this one in the realm of business – including business education – at this moment, I can’t imagine what it is. Toss a feather and you are likely to hit someone who wants to talk to you about “disrupting” industries,
This post was originally published on July 13, 2016. A while back, we talked about the times when life puts you on the bench, and tries its best to give you no choice but to take a break. Whether it’s illness, injury, or that particular kind of fatigue that makes you feel like you’re moving
Would you call yourself much of a reader? Do you like catching up on books, articles, and maybe a well-written blog post now and then (ahem)? Some people really dig it; others do it when and if they have to, and that’s about it. Lucky for them, we live in a world right now where
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Sometimes people think of mindfulness as being about letting go of things. Let go of anger and frustration, of ego and self-judgment, of all your thoughts entirely. I mean, go ahead and give that a shot, but speaking as a human being, I think you might find yourself, well…frustrated and angered by the attempt. Not
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