A Vacation From The Vacation

A Vacation From The Vacation

I saw a colleague recently who had been away on vacation for a few weeks. “How was it?” I asked. “Good,” he said. Then he paused. “But I’m exhausted.” They’d been to a lot of places. Seen a lot of sights. Covered a lot of ground. By the end, he was out of sorts. The...
Ladders and Walls

Ladders and Walls

The New Year is here. A fresh start. A blank page. For many, this is the time for setting goals and planning. And yes, of course, planning is important. Because, with a clear plan, you increase your odds of achieving your goals significantly. But I have some important...
Pathway to Possibility

Pathway to Possibility

It has been a challenging year. No one needs to tell you that. The headlines have been heavy. The markets unpredictable. The culture loud and anxious. Conflicts around the world have shaken the ground under our feet. Many people are carrying more worry than they care...
The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

The Very Unsexy Secret To Success

Big goals can be intoxicating. They light us up, fire the imagination, and pull us toward something greater than ourselves. But they can also terrify us. A dream business. A book. A keynote. A new career. From where you stand right now, it can feel impossible. You...
On That Last Day

On That Last Day

Every morning, Steve Jobs looked in the mirror and asked himself one question: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And if the answer was no too many days in a row, he knew something had to change. That’s not just a...