Life is only about relationships.

Life is only about relationships.

The first person you call/text/email tells a lot about who’s important to you. On 9/11, I called my wife and then immediately drove to my parents’ house.When my dad died, I reached out to my aunt and uncle.While IU was crushing Michigan this past weekend,...
Are you shoulding yourself?

Are you shoulding yourself?

“Could I have done anything differently?”   I’ve asked myself this question on many occasions. It usually happens when I meet someone who’s career (house, car, etc.) seems amazing. I begin to question my path ,wondering… Did I get the right degree?...
“He Loved Spreadsheets.”

“He Loved Spreadsheets.”

Odds are good that will be etched on my tombstone. I enjoy measuring everything because it clearly indicates that I’m making progress towards my goals. But, as I mature (i.e. – get older), I’m reminded each day that the most important things in life can’t always be...
No

No

As a recovering overachiever, I’ve struggled with this word over the years. The people pleaser in me often committed to countless activities that jammed my schedule with endless meetings and tasks. All of this effort left me tired, stressed, and frustrated. Then, one...
I feel like a failure.

I feel like a failure.

I’ve heard this statement hundreds (if not thousands) of times from my clients over the years. To which I typically respond, “Is it true – are you a failure?” What follows is a simple exercise highlighting their personal and professional achievements. I’ve yet to...
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