How Perfect Must You Be?
I wish I was perfect in many things: in my writing, in my coaching, in my personal life. I’m often good, sometimes great, and sometimes a disaster. I can only…
Read moreAre Your Shoulds Trapping You?
One of my readers sent me a private email responding to the When Are You Excessively Above Average? question. The reader felt as if he should want to master some…
Read moreWho’s Your Guard Dog?
I take multiple walks through my neighborhood to get my steps in. Most of the time, I pass the houses and it’s quiet, just me and my rollator and my…
Read moreHow Can We Discuss a Difference of Beliefs?
Long ago, I had a huge fight with my grandmother. She said something untrue. I told her it was untrue and I explained why. Her response was, “You have such…
Read moreWhat’s Personal to You?
We’ve all heard this phrase, “It’s not personal. It’s just business.” There are several things wrong with that saying. “Just” is a keyword that says, “Don’t look here, you won’t…
Read moreWhen Do You Go Meta?
I’m working with clients on their agile transformations. I’m working on that book project I alluded to several weeks ago. These efforts have at least this in common: We need to work…
Read moreWhen Do You Take a Break?
I started a new regimen of PT (physical therapy) to manage my vertigo a little better. Yesterday, I did a ton of leg/balance work. I did too much—I was exhausted.…
Read moreWhat Are Your Rules for Getting It All Done?
I have a high rate of throughput. I write a lot, I offer online and in-person workshops, I have coaching and consulting clients. I’m busy, just like you. One of…
Read moreAre You Doing Your Part?
I want to improve at many things: my exercise, my writing, my teaching, just to name three. When I reflect back on my progress—or lack thereof—I ask myself if I’m…
Read moreAre You Missing Clues or Degrading Gracefully?
I just picked up my brand new glasses. I’ve had the old glasses for several years and it was time for new glasses. I missed the early clues that it…
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