Mindset & Perspective

From “I’m not good at this!” to “I can get better at this!” When my self-talk was “I’m not good at this” nothing would change about the status quo. I would throw myself a pity party. I would feel totally hopeless. I would be upset with myself. I would blame my upbringing. I would stay […]

Only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions* There is an explanation for this and some tangible things we can do to increase these odds. Studies** have revealed that we’re thinking of our future selves as the best version of us. When we set goals we don’t set goals for the current self to […]

Understanding your why is crucial for achieving success and personal growth in both your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a leader, manager, motivator, or mentor, there is a driving force behind what you do.  A Driving Force  Understanding your why is crucial for achieving success and personal growth in both your personal and professional […]

This is the first time in human history we have collectively faced significant threats to our survival. Covid-19 is the opening act. It has woken us up to our interdependency and the need to make individual sacrifices for the greater good. But we “ain’t seen nothin’ yet”! Climate change is the star of the show […]

I thought to start the new year with a bang, flourish and flutter, but landed with a thud, thup, thup, flup. The news of these massive layoffs and suffering people made me sad. Losing your job can be a difficult and stressful experience. It is natural to feel various emotions, including but not limited to […]

The older (and hopefully wiser) I get, the more I am repelled by absolute certainty. I don’t mean about things like math equations or gravity. Those are examples of concepts few people disagree over.  If you state 2 + 2 = 4, there will be little energy or debate about the validity of that statement. […]