At a recent curated dinner, I asked leaders from a variety of industries to discuss a topic that doesn’t often enter first conversations: failure. The most successful among us have failed, yet it is a subject riddled with anxiety and fear. We are afraid to be called out as a fraud, so we avoid talking … Continue reading »
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Sometimes the best decision is the wrong one.
We’re bombarded with decisions. Each day we’re faced with a record number of choices. From seemingly insignificant deliberations: what to eat what to wear calendar scheduling whether to walk or bike branded or generic what gifts to buy to potentially life altering dilemmas: which job to accept what school to attend who to marry stock … Continue reading »
The power of weakness
In moments of confusion, doubt, insecurity and despair, we feel least like connecting. It becomes tempting to create distance, sit in the corner, and focus inward when feeling less than. We convince ourselves that failures and struggles are better left unspoken. Yet these moments often proceed sparks of brilliance and unstoppable action. Too often we … Continue reading »
You belong in this room.
Don’t sell yourself short. You aren’t to be ordered about. You are here as a professional. Everyone else is as uncertain as you are. They may even be more afraid. Yet they’ve made the decision to not let any of this get in their way. They’ve made the choice to show up and be present, … Continue reading »
Perseverance wins
We’re faced with more choices than ever before. With relative ease, we buy new products, find new partners, reroute our goals. We’re impatient and easily swayed. Yet success doesn’t often land in the hands of the most skilled. The winners are those who stick with it, push through, stay the course, fall down, and get … Continue reading »
New and different
Different experiences are necessary for growth. Without adventure, how can you see the world in a new way? You’re not expected to like everything. The important thing is that you do, acquire more information, and grow. Have you placed yourself in a new situation recently?
Never ever
You may never see the writing on the wall. You may never feel one-hundred-percent. You may never hear, “Yes, you are right.“ You may never know if there was any other way. Will this stop you from ever?
Choose your category
Some people live on the edge of what’s possible. They defy expectations and buck norms. Some people follow what has come before. They do what they are told and stay in line. Some people wander aimlessly. They dream about “what if” and believe success finds the lucky. They attribute greatness to others, failing to see … Continue reading »
Are you in love with your problem?
A few months ago, I found myself in a room with Seth Godin and a small group of eager entrepreneurs. Seth posed the following question: ”Are you so in love with your problem you’re unwilling to try an imperfect solution?” This prompted me to wonder how many situations I’ve refused to relinquish control, choosing instead … Continue reading »
20 questions to ask as you enter a new year
They work best if you’re honest: Am I holding onto any beliefs that aren’t serving me? What do I want to learn this year? Have I set any long-term goals? Are my daily decisions setting me up for success? Do my present priorities accurately reflect my innermost dreams and desires? Is my work fulfilling my … Continue reading »
