How to Re-frame Your Failures
Once upon a time, a partially deaf 4-year-old boy arrived home from school with a note from his teacher. It read, “Your son Tommy is too stupid to learn. We cannot have him at our school.” His mother decided she would teach him herself. Young Tommy might have been hard of hearing, but he was a […]
6 Reasons Your New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Exercise more. Eat healthier. Drink less alcohol. Drink more water. Quit smoking. Get more sleep. Get up earlier. Write a book. Be more grateful. Check email less. Plan a holiday. If you’ve ever made a New Year’s resolution only to have it fall by the wayside by Valentine’s Day, you’re in good company. Many surveys […]
Why It’s Better to Quit Quickly and Fail Fast
I recall once holding on to a pair of designer shoes that made my feet throb every time I wore them. I kept them for no other reason than how much they cost me. It was pretty stupid, but I remember thinking, I need to get my money’s worth! What about you? Have you ever […]
5 Ways to Speak More Powerfully
“It’s been impossible for me to get a job,” the woman tells me, having just been introduced by a mutual acquaintance at breakfast. “There’s just nothing out there. Absolutely nothing.” Although I have no way to validate her situation, my strong sense is that it is not impossible and that there is something out there. […]
How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others?
When you’re constantly comparing yourself with others, it leaves you on a “comparison treadmill.” The problem is the treadmill has only one setting, and…
4 Risks You Need to Take to Find Your Courage
Ask a successful person. They’ll tell you the key to success was willing to take risks, and if failed, learn the lessons and move on. No wallowing, no…
