What’s the Solvable Problem?
I had a difficult time seeing a site on my iPad. I grumbled about it to Mark. I said, “They must have changed the font.” He replied, “Is your screen…
Read moreWhen Are Your “Truths” Not Self-Evident?
I’m writing this on July 4, 2019, Independence Day in the US. We celebrate in wonderful ways if you grew up here. I suspect if you’re looking in from the…
Read moreDo We Need Rules, Agreements, or Guideposts?
I like some rules, such as the rules around driving. I like to know that people will stop at stop signs and for red lights. I like to know the…
Read moreHow Much or Little Can You Control?
There’s a lot in my life I can control. I can control what I eat, and often when I eat it. I can control when I go to bed at…
Read moreIs Happiness Your Goal?
Several of my clients have told me they want to help people be happy. They measure—well, they attempt to—each individual’s happiness. I have not found measuring happiness all that helpful.…
Read moreCan You “Just” Anything?
Too often, I hear the word “just” when modifying a feeling. “Can’t you just shake it off?” Or, “Can’t you just move on?” Or, “Can you just go along with…
Read moreWhat Are You “Natural” At?
A friend attempted to offer me a compliment the other day. She didn’t mean to. She said, “You’re a natural writer. It comes so easy to you.” I said, “Thank…
Read moreWhat Could Be the Future of Work?
I participated in a breakfast meeting yesterday, called “What is the Future of Work?” We had great discussions and I had more questions. Technology advances help us change and (often)…
Read moreDoes Your Current Success Define Your Choices?
One of my clients had been quite successful in a particular role. She’d decided it was time to look for a new job doing the same thing. She wanted my…
Read moreHow Do You Build Grit?
Perseverance, the idea of grit, fascinates me. Every time I finish a (damn*) book, I experience relief and happiness. Relief that it is finally over—that’s the “damn” part. Happiness because…
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