Behind the scenes
Most people don’t see the hours of practice, the nights of silence, the thinking, the planning, the frustrations, the worrying, the sacrifice. They see only…
Letting go: A skill
Most people hold onto relationships or situations longer than necessary. Stability is appealing, and change is hard. Loyalty has the potential to be faulty, however,…
A different lens
So much of life and the way in which we interpret day-to-day interactions is a matter of perspective. Sometimes the best choice we can make…
Being “good enough”
I asked how can you ever be sure that what you write is really any good at all and he said you can’t you can’t…
Who are you watching?
Check your browser history. Which sites claim most of your time? What pages are you visiting regularly? Whose stories do you tap? And when do…
3 ways to move past small talk
Use these question cards at your next event. Listen to this podcast to connect more deeply with audiences. Make writing a habit. Observe, notice, reflect,…
What is your ROI?
What if more time to create is more valuable than being busy? If fewer appointments means you’re killing it? If a handful of quality contacts…
Career counseling
I was asked to speak to a group of Nepali students on “Career counseling.” I wrote a few things down. When you’re uncertain, you’re uncomfortable….
Fight fire with water
Stop fighting and relax. Instead of trying to confront obstacles head on, look for ease. Can you infuse confrontations with love? Bring fluidity into challenging…
The difference between an amateur and a professional
An amateur hopes a goal will happen. The professional sets a goal then works backwards. An amateur cuts with words. Professionals look for ways to…
Where’s the leak?
If find your concentration veering or feel easily distracted, your efforts are probably not fully focused. Without directing your power, the goals you have set…