Don’t judge your performance based on your first attempt. Judging ourselves based upon the results of our first attempt is an unfortunate tendency we human beings have. It’s a tendency that does not serve us well. Background I was watching … Continued
Who among us hasn’t wondered why life has to be so complicated? The reality is that it isn’t complicated; we make it so. I’m certain that’s not what you want to hear, but allow me cite examples of how we … Continued
Frustration is an inevitable aspect of the human condition; the question is “Are you dealing with it effectively? There are three ways in which we typically deal with frustration. We: Nurture it. Set it aside. Avoid it. Let’s explore each … Continued
Is violence sparked by insecurity? If so, is confidence an antidote? Background In an episode of FBI: Most Wanted a young mother lost her 2-year-old daughter to foster care when he husband left the child alone to get a drug … Continued
We, in the United States, by almost any measure, enjoy more freedom than anywhere else in the world. But what does it mean to be free? I’m going to suggest that we’re not really free as long as we experience … Continued
A friend expressed amazement not only at my ability to get to the heart of the issue quickly, but to do the analysis devoid of emotion and judgment. As always, my friends’ observations trigger the question “How did I learn … Continued
…a life in which people regularly tell you “I want your life!” …a life in which you are so consistently happy and spreading so much joy that people want you in their lives. …a life in which you can, within … Continued
Emotion! If you doubt that, recall the times when the person with whom you were dealing was highly-emotional. What approach did you use? Odds are that you tried to sway their emotions with logical arguments…it’s the natural tendency we have … Continued
I attended a meeting of people involved in mentoring high school students. The mentors were becoming frustrated with the kids because they weren’t following instructions. My caveat to them “You can’t care more than the kids do.” The right to … Continued