What Do You Do When You’re Off-Center?
I can’t seem to maintain my emotional balance. First the virus. Now the protests. I feel powerless and off-center. I am not in control of much. For those of you…
Read moreHow Do You Exercise Your Power?
I’ve been thinking about how much power our elected officials have and how that varies by country. In the US, we grant power to the people we elect. And, we…
Read moreThree Secrets for Making “The Game” Possible
Can We Choose for the Common Good?
We have some ideas about how to manage the coronavirus. We know that if we ask people to shelter in place—for a while—we can avoid overwhelming the local hospitals. Once…
Read moreWho or What Deserves Your Respect?
Every so often, you see someone who inspires you. These people seem to achieve “more” in some way. You respect them for their actions. Sometimes, you see people who talk…
Read moreWhat Does “But” Really Mean?
As I coach writers and consultants with their various businesses, I hear a lot of “but”s. “But, I can’t offer that product or service.” Or, “But, I can’t write an…
Read moreWhere Do You Want Friction in Your Life?
We often think of friction as bad. Friction prevents us from doing something we might want to accomplish. On my other blog, I write about frictionless releasing. We often want…
Read moreWhen Can You Optimize For Resilience Over Anything Else?
I’ve been working on my 2020 strategy and tactics. I think further out, but I don’t plan for more than one year at a time. And, I break that down…
Read moreWhen Does a Shortcut Make Sense?
You might have heard the apocryphal story about a landscape architect and shortcuts. The architect doesn’t put sidewalks or trails in a large green space. Instead, he waits for a…
Read moreWhen Are You Willing to Practice in Public?
I was on vacation last week, in Eilat Israel, a tourist destination. Because it’s a tourist town, you can see a lot of street art. On my walk this past…
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