Above, beyond, and the unexpected
Anyone can construct a building and call it a hotel. Some will care about cleanliness and service. A few more will add personal touches, unique decorations, or interesting artifacts. Fewer still will...
View ArticleUnhappy? Change one thing.
Unhappiness and discontentment feed off each other. When one thing goes wrong, it is easy to focus on all that is negative. One issue then consumes your energy and colors your entire life. It’s a...
View ArticleThe focus of your narrative
We all tell stories; about ourselves, about others, about our businesses, about our relationships, about our work. The focus of these stories reinforce our behavior and help create our future. What are...
View ArticleHow to build confidence
Confidence can be a deal breaker. Take two individuals, one with above-average talent and little confidence and the other with little talent and above-average confidence, and the confident person will...
View ArticleWhen you think you can’t
1. Breathe 2. Do a bit more research 3. Call a supportive friend 4. Remind yourself of what you’ve already done and how much you are capable of 5. Do something else you know you can, then come back to...
View Article5 ways to add magic to your life
1. Say yes. To people, to adventures, to new experiences, to uncomfortable situations. Saying yes will help you unravel all that life has to offer. Remove “what ifs” from your imagination and stay...
View ArticleIs it ready?
It might never be. You will always find another mistake. Another word to change. A function to edit, a feature to add. The work is knowing you’ve put the effort forth and done your due diligence. Ship...
View ArticleThe stories you tell
Every day you tell yourself stories; stories about what you are capable of, about who loves you, about the work you do, about the family you belong to, about the money you make, about the way you look...
View ArticleGuilt is worthless (mostly)
Guilt can be split into two faces: The kind that is paralyzing and negative, a harmful state that serves nothing and no one; and the kind that can help you fix what is broken. The first kind, for...
View ArticleHow do you want to be known?
A lot of people are searching. We’re questioning the ways things are done and how they are run, the notion of work, the ways in which we live, and the relationships we invest our time in. We’re...
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