No Solutions?
In a YouTube video (opens in a new link), noted economist Thomas Sowell stated that there are no solutions …only tradeoffs. Is that a defeatist attitude? Or is it a more realistic view of the challenges we face? In some … Continued
Random Thoughts and Readiness
I’m certain that you’ve had this experience: out of the blue an idea hits you and you wonder “Where did that come from?” It’s the universe, or God, telling you that you are ready for the idea. Random thought Recently, … Continued
Confident = Adaptable
Isn’t it interesting that the most confident among us are also the most readily adaptable? Background You’ve had this experience. You’re involved in a group activity in which several approaches have been suggested. Recall who was most insistent that their … Continued
What Does It Mean To Care?
We often hear people described as caring, but what does it mean to care? Like virtually everything in life, caring is spectral. The spectrum runs from “not at all” to “too much.” Let’s refresh our memories about these two “ends … Continued
Confident and Aware
Are all confident people aware of their confidence? Are all self-aware people confident? The short answer to both is no. Let’s explore both questions in greater detail to discover why being confident and aware is a rarer combination than we … Continued
Overlooking Learning Opportunities
Many of us overlook learning opportunities because we view learning as a formal process. We have this view because much of our education has been formal, consequently we’ve become accustomed to signing up for classes, seminars, podcasts, and reading books … Continued
Why Is Confidence “Quiet?”
A word frequently associated with confidence is quiet. In fact, I can think of no other word so strongly attached to confidence as the word, quiet. Why is this so? It’s because confident people go about their business quietly, confident … Continued
Mentoring: A Confidence Builder
If you want to build your confidence, consider mentoring others. There’s an old adage that the teacher learns more than the student. In my nearly 15 years as an instructor with the St. Louis Community College and later with University … Continued
How To Tell When You’re Being Arrogant
“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
Happiness: A Matter Of Focus?
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