Personal Development

Dream on

Taking a moment to step into a space I don’t speak directly about as much here, but one in which I happen to have a lot of expertise. It’s a strange year, period. It’s an even more strange one if part of your plan was to head to graduate school right about now, ish. You …

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Sea change

Hey there. I see you. How have you been these past few weeks? Holding it together, or trying? Not really? It’s ok. Most of the people you think are holding it together probably aren’t, actually. For now, you’re here. You’re checking in. You’re still showing up, in whatever way you are. I see you, and …

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Certainly not

I’ve been having a lot of conversations lately. They’re on Zoom of course, because where else do people talk? I’ve forgotten any other way. Lockdown-inspired sarcasm aside, I’ve been talking to lots of clients and students and colleagues and friends about “these times” we’re living in. We cover lots of different subjects, on the surface …

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You really shouldn’t have

There’s a very particular kind of moment I have sometimes. I’ve had them as far back as high school, perhaps even farther. Maybe I’m not the only one. They come around when there is so much I’m supposed to be doing, that I can’t do anything at all. Well, that’s an overstatement. I can do some things.

Personal best

I got caught up in the best conversation the other day. It was equal parts hilarious, intellectual, heart-warming, serious, and fun. I learned a lot, laughed out loud, and when it was over, my first thought was, I wanna do that all over again.

Unprecedented

You’re a pretty smart person. No, don’t try to play humble and say you aren’t. You are, and you know it. Maybe you’re really smart, or even a genius. Regardless, you’re probably better at or happier doing some things over others, and with certain activities, you’re lucky enough to get both. The point is, whether …

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Opportunities for growth

You’re getting it all the time, whether you realize it or not. Formally, and informally. Directly, indirectly, and 360 degrees. It’s a natural and necessary part of human interaction — and apparently, also professional existence. Just because it’s everywhere doesn’t mean you’re paying attention to it, though. You may ignore it, dismiss it, or even …

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