The “Crazy Advice” That Got Me Boo’d

The “Crazy Advice” That Got Me Boo’d

Our culture screams that “constant collaboration” is required to do your job. The truth, however, is a little different. <>  While giving a talk on productivity last week, I made a recommendation that ended up being fairly controversial, earning a...
Honoring a Life Well Lived

Honoring a Life Well Lived

Celebrating a life inevitably leads us to recognize this truth: life is only about relationships. <>  Last week, I had the honor of attending the funeral celebrating the mother of one of my closest friends.  It may seem unusual to use the phrase “I had the...
Behavior Change for Overachievers

Behavior Change for Overachievers

Overachievers tend to be an impatient group. Which, is why true behavior change can be difficult. Here’s one tactic to get you across the finish line. <>  We’ve all seen a documentary about healthy eating or attended a seminar reminding us of the power of...
Failure Isn’t Fatal

Failure Isn’t Fatal

Overachievers can sometimes forget that their identity is not wrapped up in their accomplishments… or failures. <>  “I feel like a failure.” Over the years, I’ve heard this phrase many times from my clients.  At some point in our journey, we’ve all sized...
Gratitude as a full-time job

Gratitude as a full-time job

If you’re looking for a life-altering mind-shift, you’ll need to do things differently than you’ve tried before. <>  Jotting a note in your gratitude journal or praying at mealtime are great places to start, but these periodic actions alone...
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