One of my performance goals for the first quarter of 2012 is to be working a maximum of four hours a day. These hours must be (by my measure) productive, effective and 70% billable. If what I have been able to complete today before mid-morning is any indication, I will achieve this goal before the…
That is never the question because the answer is always “debrief”. After every presentation, workshop, seminar, keynote or lunch ‘n’ learn I give, I always take a few minutes to ‘debrief’ the work I have just completed. Few professionals do this on a regular basis, yet the 10 minutes spent pays off over and over…
Even though times were tough 100 years ago, rates of depression are far higher now than back then. Researchers believe that this discrepancy is because our brains these days are dulled. Our ancestors’ lives, which were often characterized by trials for sheer survival, provided them with physical activities that led to better mental health. We…
I have spoken before about the process of acceptance. In my experience, people resist the idea of accepting aspects of life, and of themselves, because it feels like some form of disempowering surrender. In fact, self-acceptance is one of the most powerful choices you will ever make. I’m talking specifically about the most private regions…
