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Doing things right vs. Doing the right things
Your ability to do something efficiently – or really well for that matter – doesn’t make it worth doing. WHAT you choose to focus on...
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Filter failure
It’s possible that we’re not so distracted and overwhelmed because of the sheer amount of stimuli we’re exposed to. There are a million...
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Intentionality
Most of today’s thoughts and activities tend to be a repeat of yesterday’s. Barring any major life disruptions – ups or downs – we’re...
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Boundaries
If you’re a giver, be sure to set limits and create boundaries. You’ll find that takers have neither.
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Focus on what works
Sometimes we seek out alternate workouts, diets, or the 10 new marketing tactics of the year. Experimenting is great for learning what...
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It’s not too late
My inspiring friend Pat started training in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu after she turned 60. She was already athletic, and now she’s athletic...
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I don’t know enough
With some effort, perhaps we can normalize saying things like “I don’t know enough about that topic to have an informed opinion.” One...
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Opinions and preferences
It’s easy to share your opinion on something truly subjective like music, food, or art without being hostile. That band, that food, and...
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Guidelines that simplify
Guidelines allow us to predetermine how we’ll direct our energy to make thoughtful decisions. One guideline I use in a situation where...
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You don’t need a job
You don’t need a job. You need income. Getting a job is one common way to gain income, but viewing it as the only way closes the door to...
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Good old days?
When we look at past pictures of ourselves, we may feel disappointed if it seems that we used to be better looking, more fit, or...
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Success and its most critical first step
Success is extremely personal. Each of us has ideas on what it looks like. The simplest definition is: getting, doing, or becoming what...
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What would happen if…
What would happen if you called a colleague and asked how you could help with what they’re working on? Or reached out to one person per...
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The people and the problem
To be open-minded means to be curious and open to what might be true, especially when you’re exposed to ideas that don’t resonate with...
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Decision paralysis and the donkey
A donkey that’s hungry and thirsty stands at equal distance from hay a few feet to its left, and water to its right. Not being able to...
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Happiness and your calendar
We don’t think of methodically managing our calendars as adding to our fulfilment. Isn’t it interesting though how we are quick to add...
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The importance of forgiveness
Some people have a hard time forgiving or letting go because doing so feels like letting the offender off the hook. But the reward for...
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Most decisions aren’t forever
One fact that should be comforting when facing a stressful decision is that MOST decisions you’ll make in life are reversible. You can...
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Practicing what you preach
Ancient stoic practices help you walk the talk about things people tend to say, but perhaps not live up to: – “I don’t care what people...
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High quality questions to help you get unstuck
What would be ideal? (I find this to be MUCH more informative than “what do you want?” or “what would make you happy?”) What one thing...
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