Second Arrows. Or, The Truth About Mental Toughness.
I know this would never happen to you, but it did to me.
I lost a sweet potato in my own home. I had it, and then, I didn’t. It was orange. It weighed more than a pound. And now it was gone. It didn’t turn up in the likely places, the fridge, the compost, the garbage. The moment I realized it was most definitely MIA, an interesting thing happened.
Return To Humanity
(For Leaders, Managers, Students, Teachers, or Anyone Who Suddenly Became Disoriented and a Shut-In)
May I recommend an 8-minute listen?
Regain Control: Ask, What Do I Need?
I just did something liberating.
I unsubscribed from 75% of the email lists I’m now on. Why? I’m burnt out. Burnt out from virtual conference calls. Burnt out from free offerings from talented and well-meaning others. Burnt out from trying to locate the appropriate virtual link at the very last minute before the conference call begins.
The Language We Use (In Times of Crisis)
One of the tools of the trade when coaching a client to move from A to B is listening for the metaphors they use. Metaphors are like the soft tissue of the inner gears of another’s head--they can help us bypass defenses that are sometimes in the way of change.
How Lucky Charms Can Boost Our Courage. No, really.
What does “luck” have to do with increasing our courage, and in particular, lucky charms? Well, we often think we just get lucky--or we don't. While it is true that some people really do win the lottery--and without question, it's also true that we get born into one set of life circumstances rather than another, it's also true that most days, we're out making our own luck--it doesn't just get showered on us.
The Truth About Love
The research on love shows that love is indeed fleeting. Its affect lasts mere "micro moments." It's not even unconditional. And, it needs to be uncoupled from the word "romance." These micro moments happen any time we truly connect with someone else, whether it's our boss, a neighbor, the mail carrier, a stranger, or, fill in the blank. My point is, "The Supreme Emotion" is for everyone, it's not exclusive. Which means we can love often.
I know this would never happen to you, but it did to me.
I lost a sweet potato in my own home. I had it, and then, I didn’t. It was orange. It weighed more than a pound. And now it was gone. It didn’t turn up in the likely places, the fridge, the compost, the garbage. The moment I realized it was most definitely MIA, an interesting thing happened.