This is a question I’ve started asking my kids when they come to me with a “want.” “Dad, I want to buy this ______.” “Dad, I want to make the ______ team.” “Dad, I want to go to _____ college/university.” So, I’ll ask them, “Are you interested in ____ or are you committed to ____?” ... Continue Reading →
On Accelerated Learning
I was listening to an interesting podcast from the Tim Ferriss Show and thought I’d share some techniques for meta-learning, or accelerated learning. Tim is the author of the book, The 4-Hour Workweek (catchy title, right?) and has made a career deconstructing various aspects of life. He’s the “simplest form possible” guy. One of his... Continue Reading →
On Communication
If there’s one act that has a significant impact on almost everything else, it’s our ability to communicate. Written, verbal, or electronic. As a sender or as a receiver. The act of communicating is at play in almost everything we do, every day. There’s no profound message here today…simply appreciate the power of communication. Appreciate... Continue Reading →
Growth & Contribution
As the saying goes, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” I do believe this to be true and also believe that a key ingredient to staying active and engaged in any pursuit is to maintain a mindset of continual improvement. Basically, when you stop growing, you start dying. I think that we are first challenged... Continue Reading →
The Problem With The Prevent Defense
How often do you see a sports team work hard, play focused, display dominance and build a lead…then fall back into a “prevent defense?” More often than not, when this happens, the team looks, acts, and plays like a completely different team. The result...they usually end up giving up points and losing (or lessening) the... Continue Reading →
Playing To Win
“Life is a game, all you have to do, is know how to play it.” - Unknown As kids, we loved to play games. The strategy, the competition, the joy of victory and the agony of defeat, the lessons learned and applied. As kids, life was a game…until it wasn’t. At some point we were... Continue Reading →
The 4 “What’s” of Achievement
I was recently reminded that the best coaches don’t give you the answers. They open up space and ask you the questions that you need to answer. Thus, your ability to achieve something begins with you asking yourself quality questions. Those questions change your conversations, and change your focus. And, what you focus on grows.... Continue Reading →
The 8 Things Leaders Should Do, EVERY DAY, To Win at Work
In his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey popularized the concept of a time management matrix to differentiate between activities that are "important" and those that are "urgent." It's easy, and normal, to get caught up in the "urgent" activities that drain you of your time, energy, and focus. The best... Continue Reading →
The Vessel or the Cargo?
My wife and I have been diving into some new technology platforms that will allow us to share some of our beliefs, mindsets, and best practices with those people that we are connected to. There are so many platforms out there for content layout, content distribution, marketing outreach, profile targeting, and automated communication. I’m blown... Continue Reading →
Blind Spots
My teenage daughter is taking the test required to get her driver’s permit. She will be on the road very soon! Part of learning to drive is to always be aware of what you are doing as a driver, as well as what those around you are doing…and how to navigate in a way where... Continue Reading →
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