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Have you ever wondered why people with large over-blown egos are more likely to succeed than the reserved I-don’t-think-much-of-myself folks? Both are indicators of self-esteem and versions of judgment: the former I’m better than you, and the latter You’re better… Continue Reading →
Here’s what I’ve learned from my recent conversations with several friends. Not the “I-don’t-really-know-them” friends, but real friends. The friends I call and talk to, get together frequently, and more often than not discuss all the problems away. Since the… Continue Reading →
On one cold Friday morning, I was sitting in Starbucks and nurturing a cup of hot mint tea while waiting for my writing buddies to show up. That was BC, Before Covid, when sitting in close proximity to other people… Continue Reading →
When it’s your birthday, the Universe has a gift for you. The tricky part is to spot it. The gift will be presented in a non-obvious way, in a modest wrapping, and the bow will appear only when you recognize… Continue Reading →
You have it, I have it, we all have it. Since this resource is limited, it matters immensely how we manage and use it. Here’s what you need to know about this asset: Whatever and whoever you allow into your… Continue Reading →
A few months ago, I was drilling holes into my bathroom cabinets for handles. I had never held a drill before, let alone use it. But I had all the confidence in the world – how hard could it be?!… Continue Reading →
Decisions are trickier to make than you think. Several years ago, I got an exciting opportunity to serve on the board of a large local non-profit organization. It was an easy and immediate yes for me since for a few… Continue Reading →
An old adage says that “speaking is silver, silence is gold.” What it basically says is “stop talking.” But why is one of the oldest wisdom so final about our words? Recently, I had a meeting with a client going… Continue Reading →
You know this sound – the opening of a brand-new book. Few things in life carry as much acceptance and peace as the act of opening a book, new or not. For me, the smell of print ink has become… Continue Reading →
As I’m contemplating the events of 2020, my thoughts keep going back to 5 trees I met during a camping trip in July. Yes, trees. In the middle of the woods at the base of a mountain stood a group… Continue Reading →