May 9, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Communication, Decision Making, How People Work, Motivation
Where does your mind go when you daydream? That big dream, that thing in your mind–the really big one. Yes, that one. What’s your big, scary, hairy, crazy, totally unrealistic dream? The one you wish for fervently and find yourself thinking about on and...
Dec 10, 2012 | Big Life Questions, Motivation, Post-It
I’ve lived long enough–and talked to enough people–to know that everyone has something. Behind the exterior, behind the face, behind the brilliance or seeming-perfection, there are stories. People have lived through loss, hardship, trauma, and fear;...
Oct 12, 2012 | Balance, Motivation, Post-It
In the doing of things, mistakes will be made. But you are doing the things, and that is good. In the face of fear, you can wait or do nothing. You can also choose to act despite the fear. (And not doing something is actually doing something). Choose wisely.
Oct 9, 2012 | Business and Entrepreneurship, Motivation
“You don’t get better by staying the same.” You get better by doing something different. By trying new things. By pushing out of your comfort zone. You don’t become the best by doing what everyone else is doing. You do it better. You think of completely...
Sep 17, 2012 | Crafting Your Career, Health and Wellness, Motivation, Organization+Strategy
Show up. Every day, or as often as needs to be done. Figure out the schedule. Perhaps it’s once a week. It’s not about extremes. It’s not about doing a magnanimous or extraordinary thing on one singular day, or in one moment. It’s the...