Constraints improve creativity, increase productivity, and make life more enjoyable. They can provide clarity when we are presented with seemingly infinite options. At first, this feels to be counter-intuitive but the more I dig into it the more it makes sense.
Read MoreLeaders in turbulent times must be open to experimenting with new plans. Action is the only answer and it should be clear, just, direct, and bold. A good leader needs to acknowledge when a plan has failed and be able to change course with a new action quickly.
Read MoreWhile thinking about how I read, it seems simple and a tad meta. Simple is the ultimate sophistication, or so a billboard near the “L” in Chicago once said. Well, I love simple so, naturally, this turned out to be a lot of fun to write.
Read MoreGetting outside and walking is a luxury most of us can afford. No matter what I need, mentally or physically, during the day, walking can help.
Read MoreThere are four things to get right for an experience to be memorable. You need to have a specific Purpose in mind, you need to bring together the right People, and you need the right location to Place them in. Once these are set, you can overlay a variety of Structures that aim to produce your ideal end goal.
Read MoreHow does this decision fit with a desire to live a balanced, fulfilling, and meaningful life filled with genuine, high-quality relationships? If you start here, I'm confident you’ll only have good options to select from. A chance to win big or win small, no loss.
Read MoreDoing less will allow me to focus on what I value the most. This will push me to dive deeper into current projects to see where they lead. Paradoxically, I hope to accomplish more, by “doing less”.
Read MoreThese are the most impactful books I read in 2019.
Read MoreBy building connections with others, we become resilient to the messiness of life. As these connections are tested, they are strengthened. The more often you are there to help others, the stronger trust grows and both parties can handle tougher situations.
Read MoreThe way you learn how to make a perfect pot is by making a lot of pots. Period.
Read MoreEpicurus once said that “the wise will accomplish three things in their life: leave written works behind them, live financially prudent and provide for the future, and cherish country living.”
Read MoreFriends are a powerful force. In their presence we talk, listen and feel differently. Usually, for the better. Ralph Waldo Emerson explains this well in his beautiful Friendship essay. We should treat friendship with the roughest of courage. “When friendships are real, they are the solidest things we know.”
Read MoreTime spent in the mountains can be a tangible reminder of many lessons. Below are the eight most notable for me.
Read MoreReacting to stressful situations with an optimistic mindset literally causes your body to produce different levels of hormones, positively (oxytocin, cortisol, and DHEA). In some cases, this may be as simple as telling ourselves we are excited to have the experience instead of trying to calm ourselves or trick our minds in ways that would avoid the stress.
Read MoreAccording to Eric we only hear 25% of what is being said to us, yet we can get to a point that is over 90%, including body language, tone, and other visual clues. This comes by shedding distractors we are all holding.
Go forth and tackle your biases. Find joy, converse, and listen.
Gathering with friends, family, co-workers, and community members is important for fulfillment and health. Of course, they are also entertaining and wildly enjoyable.
Read MoreI don’t know where the new curiosity will lead but taking a step in its direction is how I’m going to find an adventure today. Attempting a new challenge, idea, or activity will be more enjoyable than hovering in a social media black hole.
Read MoreA hobby is a perfect way to challenge our patience, stimulate curiosity, and lean into the scary, rare, and necessary feelings of being a novice. As I've re-considered items I would enjoy as a hobby, I realize one difficulty lies in simply beginning.
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