Impact Others

My two daughters approached me with a request to get a tattoo that reads “all day all day.” We are not exactly sure where the saying began, but it has been an exchange since they could barely walk. I say, “How much does Dad love you?” The return is, “All day all day.” I can… Read more

Let your values permeate the situation; don’t let the situation dictate your attitude. Values drive attitude and action. And the values-driven life creates a flywheel. Cynicism, negativity, hopelessness, fear, and lack of confidence birth the same traits in others. Enthusiasm, positivity, excitement, hope, confidence, proactiveness, excellence give rise to similar attitudes. Individual impact on others… Read more

An unsustainable pace can cause one to lose vision. An empty gas tank can cause one to question. An uphill climb can cause one to lose faith. Intense pressure can cause one to feel hopeless. But daily reflection stirs the soul, recenters, calms the sea. Reflection makes you realize that it wasn’t brilliance, skill, or… Read more

“Distractions are the assassins of great work. You don’t need more time; you need more focus.” Farnam Street, https://fs.blog Calendars become full of meetings, the number of meeting attendees grows, agendas lengthen, and the number of steps to make things happen gets longer. When one needs to set up a meeting, just open the other… Read more

Perfect doesn’t exist. In fact, perfect is a mirage. We know this to be true, but, nevertheless we run toward the light of perfection. The perfect job, title, or salary doesn’t exist. The belief is that the dream position with the dream income and the dream title will bring happiness. But, arrival reveals the gaps,… Read more

“Character is often confused with personality, but they’re not the same. Personality is your predisposition, your basic instincts for how to think, feel, and act. Character is your capacity to prioritize your values over your instincts.” Adam Grant in Hidden Potential It is a gift to recognize the seasons of weather. We prepare for the… Read more