How Can You Generate Options When You Feel Stuck?
Back in the comments for What’s the Difference Between Problem Whining and Problem Solving?, I mentioned we sometimes feel as if we have no choices, no good options. We need…
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I see problems—often system problems—everywhere. It’s partly that I trained myself to see problems. Sometimes, I trip over them. (Literally. Ouch.) I like to solve problems, too. That’s what consultants…
Read moreWhat’s Your (Beer) Emergency?
I was in Prague last week (Agile Prague and a client). One of the nice folks at the client explained that beer in Prague Is inexpensive. For years, in The…
Read moreWhat Are You Saving It For?
Mark and I both wear glasses. Several years ago, I bought many microfiber cloths so I could clean my glasses, especially at breakfast. For some reasons, my glasses attract fingerprints…
Read moreWhen Is It Your Call?
Mark and I watched Money Monster last weekend. One of the characters asked, “When is it your call?” (No, I don’t remember who or the total context. It was about…
Read moreWhen Do You Stop Working for the Day?
I made a big mistake the other night. I was doing maintenance on my mailing lists. I was quite excited about deleting people who were no longer valid subscribers. I…
Read moreWhat Holds Us Back?
I was at a conference last week. There was a panel about women in technology. Of course, I went. I heard several concerning stories. One woman said something like this:…
Read moreAre You Whining or Problem-Solving?
I have a love-hate relationship with my physical therapy. I love the exercises. I like my therapist. I can see my progress. I hate the building. Hate, hate, hate it.…
Read moreHow Do You Build Your Resilience?
We all have some resilience. How much? I am a creature of habit for many parts of my life. I like my routines. I like having the same breakfast every…
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