Lately I’ve been talking to a lot of people who are frustrated with the way their lives are going. One has been looking for a…
Tag : resilience
Do a Perspective Check
Have you ever felt stuck? When I get stuck, it’s usually because I’ve lost perspective on whatever situation I find myself in. Diana Bader, my…
Your Work Matters
Your work matters… …wherever you do it. This week a friend loaned me How Hard Can It Be? by Allison Pearson. It’s the sequel to…
Mindset Check: Never Settle
This week I had the opportunity to tackle a task I’ve been putting for two full years – writing a speech. I know – it’s…
That Time I Left $20,000 on the Table
Or, an object lesson in what happens when you ignore your own best advice. A couple of months ago my bank ran a competition to…
What Are Your Stories?
Do you love to hear other people’s stories? Do you enjoy sharing your own story with people? I know I do. I particularly love hearing…
Summertime Diversion Extravaganza
It’s summertime. Vacations at the beach, summer camp, poolside libations, all the things that make up summer. Plus books. And videos. And TED Talks. And…
Wide Open Spaces Reprise
This is one of my favorite posts ever. I wanted to share it again. One of the constant themes in my life is re-invention. Seven…
Language Counts: I Squeegee The Shower
I thought that title would pique your interest. So, I’m in the shower this afternoon (it was a work at home til 3 kind of…
Just Start Over
Has this ever happened to you? You’re working on a project and you just can’t get it right. So you decide to trash it and…