Where 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 moreWho Can Be Proud of You?
I spoke with a colleague and explained how I had improved writing over the past year. That person said, “I’m proud of you.” I said, “Thanks.” And, I wondered why…
Read moreHow Do You Want to Be in the World?
I like years that end in zero or five. I think of these years as bookends. A nice way to wrap the previous years and to start the next year(s).…
Read moreWhen Does it Make Sense to Change Your Lane?
On my way to an appointment the other day, I saw traffic backed up. The left lanes—the through lanes—looked stuck. I signaled and turned to get into the middle lane.…
Read moreHow Many Options Can You Hold at One Time?
The more I learn about adaptability, the more I realize I need to generate several options. The options help me select a new response to the altered situation. And, every…
Read moreWhen Do You Choose the Safe Path?
Early in my career, IBM dominated the computer landscape. They had the big mainframes. There were some alternatives, such as Xerox. I used a Xerox Sigma 6 in school. (I…
Read moreWhat Does Integrity Mean to You?
I meet a number of people who have great ideas. And, in order to “push” the ideas through the organization, they tell me that the ends justify the means. I…
Read moreWhen Are You the “Only” One?
In my work, I meet people who think their problems are totally unique. Their issue, their product, their managers—their context is unique. They are correct. While each of us is…
Read moreWhat’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 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…
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