Let me ask you a quick question, honest answers only. Are you a good listener? If your answer is “Yes”; congrats. You are practicing a valuable skill that will help you build trust. If your answer is “No”; read on. Think of a time when you were not listened to. A time when you were trying to make a point, […]
Being Grateful will make you a happier person. It’s scientifically proven, go ahead and Google it. But gratitude is more than an attitude, it is a skill. And like any skill, gratitude can be developed with regular practice. You must practice gratitude to realize its benefits. How to Develop the Skill of Gratitude Write it DownTake time in the day […]
“The central thought within my mind, is how to stay between these lines. But still be free.” — Jack Johnson Let’s go on a little trip together. In your mind’s eye, imagine yourself driving in a convertible. Cruising down the highway into an endless horizon. The wind blowing through your hair. The ultimate freedom. Right? Well…maybe not so much. You […]
“Put your hands on the wheel, let the golden age begin.” – The Golden Age, Beck The day of the self-driving car is coming soon. Before you know it we will all be idle passengers, just sitting there as our car robotically drives us to our destination. Kind of cool, but boring. I prefer to drive the car. There is […]
Whenever you point your finger, you have three pointing back at you. Go ahead and try it…I’ll wait. Point your index finger forward. Good. See how your middle, ring, and pinky fingers point right back at you? Ok…so what’s the point? The point is that when we blame someone, or something, for our problems, we are pointing our finger at […]
Picture the scene in your mind’s eye… It is the night before a big vacation. Your heart is pounding. Your thoughts are racing. You’re tossing and turning. You can’t sleep. You are excited. Now picture another scenario. It is the night before a big job interview. Your heart is pounding. Your thoughts are racing. You’re tossing and turning. You can’t sleep. […]
You can spot a Stoic from a mile away. How? Well, they just act differently than other people. They tend to be the strong, silent type. They don’t get worked up over things as easily as other people do. They keep their cool when others are panicking. They generally tend to be happy people who are content with their lives. […]
Early in my career, I was obsessed with building my technical skills. After all, I was in Information Technology. The only way I could get ahead (or so I thought) was to keep learning new technologies. So I read more technical books. I took more courses and got more certifications to build my technical skill stack. And it worked…kind of. […]
I am a huge fan of Journaling. I started a journaling practice a few years ago and it is one of the most rewarding things I have done. I recommend that everyone should at least give journaling a shot. Here are the benefits I have realized from journaling and an outline of my journaling routine. Benefits I realize from Journaling: […]
Join me for a quick mental exercise. Close your eyes and picture an Artist. Ok, good. Hold on to that image. Now do the same for a Scientist. How do your mental images differ? If your thoughts are anything like mine, you created two vastly different images. The Artist: Creative, soulful, thoughtful. The Scientist: Analytical, objective, efficient. Two different types of people, […]