When you reflect on the year past, it's easy to focus on your accomplishments and what happened. What might be interesting to think about are the activities you stopped doing and what didn't happen. This past year, I no longer: Watch the Oscars, the NBA [...]
... procrastinate with another productive activity. For me, it was writing this article. For you, it may be reading this article. Procrastination powerfully pulls me - it's one of those habits that I am shamefully unable to shake. I've written, read and discussed about it. I [...]
Thanksgiving is one my favorite holidays. Not only does it bring my family together for great food and company, it also serves as trip wire to reflect on the year and all the things to be grateful for. These days, in this era of busyness, it's [...]
I wasn't sure if it was going to happen. I mean, I've always thought about writing a book but to actually do it feels a bit surreal. Looking at the stacks of marked-up drafts all over my office, it feels great to be at the end of [...]
The most important decision you have to make every day is where you spend your time and energy. Every day you allocate these two precious resources and your current situation in life shows you how you're doing. To live your life to your fullest potential, [...]
If you're the type to lose patience quickly or if your patience is wearing thin at this moment, here are two tips that can help immediately: Remove expectations You lose patience when something you expect to happen does not happen. You expect your colleague to [...]
My wife just shared with me a sad story about a woman getting killed in a freak accident while walking down the street in NYC. Uncontrollable events like this happen all the time and they remind me of the fragile and fleeting nature of life [...]
Over the years, I've received a lot of advice from friends and family, trained professionals and books on how to get along with others and build strong relationships. Most of it is insightful and effective but when I'm caught up in the moment, I find it [...]
"I'm just trying to help." How often have you said or thought these words? If you're a loving parent, good friend or caring colleague, probably one too many times. It's a plea you usually make when your good intentions fall short and it reflects both [...]
In the last days before the new year, it's an opportune time to bring the past, present and future together. Let's start by ... ... looking back. Reflect on 2013 - what were the major highlights and disappointments? Take time to celebrate both your [...]
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