Let me ask you a quick question, honest answers only. Are you a good listener? If your answer is “Yes”; congrats. You are practicing a valuable skill that will help you build trust. If your answer is “No”; read on. Think of a time when you were not listened to. A time when you were trying to make a point, […]
Being Grateful will make you a happier person. It’s scientifically proven, go ahead and Google it. But gratitude is more than an attitude, it is a skill. And like any skill, gratitude can be developed with regular practice. You must practice gratitude to realize its benefits. How to Develop the Skill of Gratitude Write it DownTake time in the day […]
“The central thought within my mind, is how to stay between these lines. But still be free.” — Jack Johnson Let’s go on a little trip together. In your mind’s eye, imagine yourself driving in a convertible. Cruising down the highway into an endless horizon. The wind blowing through your hair. The ultimate freedom. Right? Well…maybe not so much. You […]
I am a huge fan of Mindfulness. I look at it like being a passenger on a bus. Before Mindfulness, I was a passenger at the back of the bus. The ride was bumpy. There were crazy hairpin turns and sudden shifts in direction. “Who is driving this bus”? I would wonder. But I couldn’t see. I was too far […]
Everyone knows a great day starts with a great morning. That’s why we are all so obsessed with morning routines. We try different hacks, tricks, and tactics to optimize our morning to set up a great day. But this isn’t anything new. Over 2,000 years ago, the Stoics spoke of the importance of the morning and leveraging the earliest hours […]
If you don’t intentionally seize your days, they will pass by, virtually unnoticed. Until one day you look back and wonder. “Where did my life go?” Don’t let this happen to you. Treat each day like the unique and special gift that it is. Capture them, inspect them, give each of them a chance to stand out from the others. […]
“Transferring your passion to your job is far easier than finding a job that happens to meet your passion.” — Seth Godin Whether you love your job, hate it, or are somewhere in between, you can choose to make it a more rewarding experience for yourself and your co-workers. You can choose to see your job as a mission instead […]
“Put your hands on the wheel, let the golden age begin.” – The Golden Age, Beck The day of the self-driving car is coming soon. Before you know it we will all be idle passengers, just sitting there as our car robotically drives us to our destination. Kind of cool, but boring. I prefer to drive the car. There is […]