With confidence, everything is possible.
When is the last time you thought about getting ahead of the curve…of preventing instead of fixing a problem? A natural tendency we all possess by virtue of our humanity is that we make the same mistakes over and over … Continued
Upon hearing me say that “with confidence everything is possible,” a college professor said “Preschoolers think they can do anything…build a rocket, go to the moon…then reality sets in.” His response reminded me of a nurse who expressed her frustration … Continued
An old adage that says ignorance is bliss. Nassim Taleb, in his book Fooled by Randomness, suggests that it is important that we accept “the lack of certainty in our knowledge” and that we develop methods for dealing with our … Continued
When we desire protection from a perceived, non-physical threat are we really saying that we lack confidence in our own abilities? Before we delve into that question more deeply, I want you to know that I lost a political battle … Continued
Is it possible to be critical of one’s self and still be confident? The short answer is ‘yes.’ The subject came up at lunch with a friend. I mentioned that someone expressed amazement at my ability to examine my own … Continued
Life becomes easy when you are confident being you…warts and all. While I’ve known this for quite some time, I was reminded of it when I complimented a friend on the improvement in her public speaking prowess. She responded “It’s … Continued
When I talk to people about letting go of the outcome, they all agree logically. Emotionally, they find the concept hard to embrace. Here’s why. Finality myth As human beings our natural tendency is to view an outcome as being … Continued
The freedom we have to effect change in a variety of non-violent ways is what I love about the USA. In an attempt to avoid impressions of bias against gun ownership or the NRA, I have owned guns and was, … Continued
I teach people to let go of the outcome, that they can be happy regardless of whether their expectations were met or not. How does that jive with the expectations and accountability that we employ in dealing with others? The … Continued
The late James Garner, when asked how he wanted to be remembered, said “With a smile.” I’m sure that simple message brought a smile to your face. Who among us doesn’t want to be remembered that way. The question is … Continued