Ready for an Experiment?

Ready for an Experiment?

Which is better to reduce your stress level: slowing down or speeding up? <> Lately, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the idea of pace – the speed with which I move through life. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt rushed in everything I do....
Abundance vs. Scarcity

Abundance vs. Scarcity

The key idea to remember when making any decision… <> I’m in the business of helping professionals make decisions. In that role, I’m often intrigued by the motivation behind behavior. I’m always surprised that one factor plays an outsized role in...
The Good… and Bad News

The Good… and Bad News

Think you’ll get caught up? Think again… <> Most professionals chase the same daily goal of getting “caught up”.   They’re convinced that if they throw enough energy into their work, everything will get done. I’ve got some good and bad news. First,...
My Non-New Year’s Resolution

My Non-New Year’s Resolution

Every January 1, most overachievers set themselves up for failure. <> I don’t have any resolutions or a “word of the year” for 2026. I think these concepts are silly and mostly set people up for failure. Having said that… There is a skill I’m focused on...
Focus on Progress

Focus on Progress

Overachievers love the new year because it’s an opportunity to become a “new” person. I have yet to see that actually happen. Here’s what to try instead. <> Most people look at the new year and expect to become “new” people. We want to...
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