Think of the last time you were nervous about something. Perhaps it was public speaking. Or starting a new job. Firing an employee. Traveling to a faraway destination. Proposing to your spouse. Meeting with investors. All of these experiences are moments in time. Moments in life. They’re new, novel, unknown….
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Two types of role model
When we think about role models, the person or persona we aspire to emulate, our minds will usually go to one of two places: the stand out success; or the person already in our life. The one close by is relatable and real. We can see the path they’ve trodden,…
Keep it boring
Wanna know what kills more police than bullets and liquor? Boredom. They just can’t handle that shit. You keep it boring, String. You keep it dead f***ing boring. Joseph ‘Proposition Joe’ Stewart, The Wire As a way to go about one’s business, perhaps we underestimate keeping it boring. During season…
3 circles for managing control, influence, concern, and anxiety
A concept I came across earlier this Summer is that of 3 circles. I first used it in a business growth and change management class I was teaching, but it’s come up several times recently with friends and clients who are feeling overwhelmed with projects to tackle, situations to manage,…
When you’re not killing it
This post by well-known DJ and producer Tiga popped up on my Facebook feed last weekend. There’s a lot packed in to just a few sentences: ego, aloofness, self-deprecation, humility. Tiga’s post got a huge response. This was likely in large part due to his sizeable fanbase as well as…