A Simple Thank-you Will Do Quite Nicely
Being acknowledged or thanked for doing something helpful or nice adds to the quality of the exchange. Makes the effort a little more worthwhile.
Front-Porch Conversations
Perhaps the best way to be fully human is to experience the richness of life—the good, the bad, and the ugly. As sad as I am to watch dear friends wind down their lives, I’m equally grateful for the richness and grace that their lives have added to mine.
Feelin’ Stupid
We all do things sometimes that make us feel stupid. But after we get past wondering how much “more stupider” we could possibly be, we find that risking failure is a way toward exploration, creativity, and innovation.
That Attention Thing
A few weeks ago, an odd series of experiences reminded me of the power of attention to change the way we see the world around us. [Guest post by Edward F. Gumnick]
Getting It Right the First Time
Getting it right the first time is definitely overrated. I’m pretty sure I’m right about this.
Prepare for Success
How would you prepare for success? What would need clearing and cleaning? How might you look at your life and your work differently if you were expecting success? How would your focus shift?
Cleaning Up Along the Way
Cleaning up along the way makes sense. Coaching is one way to clean up old ideas and stories and expectations, making room for fresh possibilities and leading to surprising transformation.
Getting Out of Your Own Way
What are the ideas, thoughts, and expectations that block what you really want? What would you have to give up in order to play full out, to go for a totally fabulous life?
My Promise
What are the promises you’ve made? Look especially closely at your promises to yourself. Keep your word, and see if that doesn’t improve your life.
Overwhelm
Monday mornings are tricky. If you get out on the wrong side of the bed, it can stay with you all week long. If you get off on the right foot, things fall into place and you breeze through your days. Sweet.
