I woke up this morning with nothing to say. Uninspired. My mind is full. My thoughts are cluttered. My ideas are muddled and disorderly. Every keystroke is painful and cumbersome. My language feels clumsy and contrived. This very sentence feels tired and formulaic. I should not be writing this post. There are two schools […]
So Much of Business Has Nothing to Do with Business
I spent the first decade of my career trying to get good at business. I read thousands of articles. I watched video after video and listened to podcast after podcast. I attended every conference I could afford. I filled my shelves with books by bestselling authors. I wanted to be good at business so badly. […]
Blessed vs Lucky
I got a message yesterday, “You’re so lucky you found a job you love.” Lucky. I don’t believe in calling myself, “Lucky.”
A Simple Formula for Meaning and Happiness
Give more to your spouse. Give more to your children. Give more to your friends. Give more to your colleagues. Give more to your clients. Give more to your community. Give more to your competitors. Give more when no one is looking. Give more when no one will write about it. Give more when no […]
The idea is stupid
The idea is stupid. It’s not enough.It won’t work.No one is listening.This isn’t what I thought.Nothing is happening.I’ll never fall asleep.There is too much to do.They don’t agree.They’re going to leave.Everyone is frustrated.We’re not aligned.They’re not on board.No one understands.I can’t give anymore.They’re checked out.We’re pressing.This feels wrong.We’re stuck.They hate the plan.I’m too tired.They don’t […]
Before you hate a stranger online
With the 2020 Presidential Election bearing down on us, it feels like some people are gearing up for a fight. Before you hate a stranger online…Before you judge a colleague…Before you exile a family member…Please ask yourself, “Am I looking for a single difference in order to hate or a single commonality in order to […]