Got it all figured out?

Got it all figured out?

It’s an uncomfortable moment when success becomes a blind spot. How do you respond? <> I’ve officially reached that age where I think I’ve got a few things figured out. Then it happens. I run into a new piece of information that upends a long-standing belief....
Life Lessons from a City Bus

Life Lessons from a City Bus

Overachievers can sometimes get so caught up in the “to-do” list that we can lose sight of what matters around us. <> Many years ago, one of my mentors pointed out that “How you see is what you see.” I was reminded of these wise words a few weeks...
3 Tactics to Dispel Dissatisfaction

3 Tactics to Dispel Dissatisfaction

Overachievers have taught themselves the wrong formula for what we actually crave…  <> I have a theory. There is a direct correlation between the joy you experience and the amount of effort you commit to developing a grateful outlook. If you work hard to...
Think “No” Sounds Harsh?

Think “No” Sounds Harsh?

Overachievers can wire themselves to say “yes” to everything with no thought to its cost. The problem is, there is a very real cost.  <> “No.” For many people, this seems like a bad word. We’ve allowed our self-worth to become directly...
Late Again? Here’s What You’re Actually Saying

Late Again? Here’s What You’re Actually Saying

Are you overly optimistic about how much you can accomplish in a certain amount of time, or simply neglectful when it comes to your planner? Regardless, here’s what you’re telling the other person when you show up late.   <> I used to be chronically...
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