“Funny how arrogant people always think they’re smart.” A quote from James Patterson’s book (opens in a new link), The Midwife Murders (opens in a new link). I’m chuckling as I write this because it’s rare that I quote an … Continued
Your happiness, or lack thereof, depends upon where you focus your attention. Natural tendency We humans have a natural tendency to focus on what we desire. That’s healthy; the pursuit of dreams brings joy and excitement into our lives. That … Continued
Audience members were asked why they’d take a bet with long odds, they responded “Things just seem to work out.” Background The speaker outlined a bet with long odds and a $1,000 payout. He then asked the audience “Would you … Continued
Your natural style doesn’t limit your ability to change…unless you choose to let it. At one time or another we’ve all heard people so “That’s just who I am.” or “It’s the way I’m wired.” That attitude is fine as … Continued
I make my fair share of mistakes; many occur when I employ attribution and anticipation. I am most vulnerable to error when I attribute motives to others’ behavior and anticipate what I’m going to hear. Since we humans are more … Continued
When your schedule gets blown you’re left with a dilemma: doing what you want vs doing what you should. Often, what you really feel is that you should be doing both, even though you know that isn’t possible. Your emotions … Continued
I’ve often commented that one of the things we humans struggle with is uncertainty. The fear and anxiety we experience can be, and often is, debilitating…especially with regard to health issues and consequential decisions. It’s the not knowing, the lack … Continued
On the surface this success tip seems obvious, yet how often do we frustrate ourselves trying to “train” people to do what we believe is in their best interest. Background My wife and I took advantage of a gorgeous day … Continued
There are times when I miss what someone said because I’ve been in my own little world. When that happens, I apologize and candidly admit where I’ve been; followed by: “And it’s a really happy place.” How often are you … Continued
Why is it that we find confident people attractive…almost magnetic? This question came to mind as I was watching a TV commercial for the umpteenth time. I don’t recall whose commercial it is, but in one segment a young woman … Continued