How Can You Become Better than You Fear, as Good as You Hope?
I like to be great at everything I do: my client work, my writing, my relationships. You name it, I want to be great at it. When I have the autonomy…
Read moreHow Do You Think and Feel About Age?
A number of people have asked me in the last few weeks and months when I’m going to retire. While I think that might not be a totally appropriate question,…
Read moreHow Can You Understand Someone’s Context?
A few weeks ago, I was at the Agile 2018 conference. The conference has changed from its beginnings. It’s now full of certifications and big consulting organizations that will sell…
Read moreHow Can You “Just Get Over It”?
You encounter a setback or a loss. Someone, a well-meaning someone, tells you to “just get over it.” How can you? The quick answer is you don’t. (Well, I don’t.)…
Read moreHow Can You Change ‘I Can’t’ to Why Not?
I recently met a digital nomad. She literally travels the world, writing in various places. She has many chances to experience various cultures. She is open to many possibilities. I…
Read moreAre You Attached to the Process or the Outcome?
In the comments for What’s the Difference Between Problem Whining and Problem Solving?, I spoke about a couple of different things: Being attached to the process or being attached to the…
Read moreWhen Do You Suffer from FEAR?
I was talking with father recently about my writing workshops. I’m finishing the last touches on the first one and hope to finally make it available for registration any day…
Read moreTip 6: Practice Asking for Help
What Is Your Obligation?
At the Agile 2017 conference last week, I volunteered for “Agile Therapy,” a chance to discuss a topic of your choice for 20 minutes with an experienced coach. I was…
Read moreWhen are You Excessively Above Average?
A few weeks ago, Mark coined the term, “excessively above average.” Since then, he’s used it for his progress on rehabbing his Achilles tendon post-surgery, my hyperbole, and other things,…
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