We have a small sledding hill on our property, thanks to a drainage easement in our side yard. A few years ago, I had a hedge removed from along our driveway to give our a better line when sledding. One thing led to another, and now we keep all our ski gear by the back [...]
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The punchline here could be, “When people are uncomfortable and afraid, they don’t perform nearly as well as when they’re comfortable, so make sure to give them the structure they need.”
But it’s not.
The punchline is, “This behavior is OK for a 5 year old…”
I’m on the slopes today! For me, skiing is a little slice of heaven on earth. I bet you have an activity you love, too… Something that makes you smile just to think about it. Did you know that you can actually create that smile-inducing feeling, even at work, and even under stress? Here’s a [...]
Newsweek just ran this story by Wray Herbert, that says articulating big goals makes your ego feel good, and when your ego feels good, you feel too important to work. That’s not exactly it, but it’s a close approximation.
This is my “famous” skiing story and Magic Moment discussion, which lays out a timeless, effective, and more adaptive way of thinking about success.
…It’s the same for all of us: getting dead is mandatory.
Living, on the other hand, is a conscious choice.
How to Succeed in a World (Seemingly) Hell Bent on Self-Destruction. That’s the working title for my next book, which is now officially underway. This week and next, I’m looking for your help. Each day, as I give a quick overview of a new chapter from the book-to-be, I’m hoping you’ll ping me with comments, [...]
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