Oh, fear. Say what you will, but we all know it well. It’s the force that quietly underlies so many of our “rational” choices, preventing us from taking risks, stretching our comfort zones and keeps us firmly rooted in playing to our known strengths. We feel it more often than we realize, or are willing […]
Monday Moment: Match point Read More »
Have you ever stepped onto an escalator or one of those “moving walkways” in an airport and temporarily lost your balance for a second? Maybe it was moving faster than you thought, or maybe you just weren’t sufficiently prepared to absorb its momentum with the items you were carrying, or dragging, along with you. Chances
How’s this for a little inspiration on a November Monday morning? This one struck me in particular today, since so many of us in the MBA world are preoccupied with figuring out where our career should go next. But is that really the question? It makes it seem like you’re driving a bus that you’re
Monday Moment: Note to self Read More »
Fridays are by definition one of the best days of the week. For many, it’s the last day of the work or school week, with the whole weekend stretched out in front of you – not to mention the joy of a “no-fail” mindfulness challenge. OK, well, regardless, Friday afternoon should be an easy-breezy slide
“No-Fail” Friday: Access granted Read More »
I talk to a lot of stressed out people on a regular basis. I mean, technically we all do, because most people these days would at least occasionally describe themselves as stressed, or at least “busy,” which pretty readily melts into “stressed” before you know it. In particular, the people I’ve been interacting with –
The deepest breaths usually precede the biggest moments. Notice when they’re happening, when you need one, and when you should have taken a deeper one. Live a life that requires them as often as possible, for it is sure to be one of authentic, intentional adventure. Photo credit: Elliott Chau
Monday Moment: Full capacity Read More »
This week’s earlier post was about a lot of things. Essentially, it distilled down to the discomfort of transitions. Waiting when you’re ready right now. Uncertainty when you want answers pronto. Hearing “no” about what you thought was next when you were so sure the correct answer was “yes.” The common theme among all of
“No-Fail” Friday: IRL Read More »
It’s hard for me to believe this even as a write it, but this week marks the two-year anniversary of MindfulMBA. This sweet little site has been refreshed with new content three times a week for two years. I mean, I’m a person with a lot to say, but that reality is surprising even to
I’m a little late getting this one up, but it feels like the right one for today nonetheless. That’s the thing about great art, right? Every time you find a new perspective through which to appreciate it, it’s new. That’s not just true about art, either. You can (take a breath, and then) take a
Monday Moment: Don’t worry Read More »
This week’s earlier post stole a little of the thunder of this one, you may have noticed. We talked about the requests I’ve been getting more and more often for mindfulness tips that work in the moment. We all have those experiences where we think we’re good heading into that exam, interview, presentation, or deadline,
“No-Fail” Friday: Know your options Read More »
