Aim High(er)
A creative and caring friend shared a concept of what it takes to truly “Maximize the Moment”. To do so requires a deliberate focus not to merely Aim High, but to consistently Aim Higher. When shooting at a lofty target, it’s easy to miss. The arc of the shot is amplified by height and distance. […]
Priorities
Each day brings new opportunities, challenges and the corresponding need to set or adjust priorities. It’s a continuous work in progress. All priorities are not created equal, however. There are those you seek to accomplish over an extended period of time, which correspond to achieving long-term goals. And then there are daily priorities to address, […]
And One!
It’s that thrilling basketball moment, when a player drives toward the basket with focus and intensity! One of three things can happen: 1. They might be effectively blocked from reaching the goal by opposing forces. 2. They could be fouled and blocked at the same time, resulting in a try to salvage something from the […]
Where You Least Expect It
There’s a tendency to be so focused on just making it through the day, that you may fail to notice something remarkable along the way. It may be in plain view, yet where you least expect it. Do you see what I see? This phenomenon is the symptom of an active life, one full of […]
Intentions, or Actions?
We all face a daily challenge of managing myriad activities to required or desired outcomes. It becomes even more complicated when many of these activities are delegated to us at the request of others. All of this leads to a growing execution gap. Trouble begins with our own view of these activities. Are they simply […]
Resolutions
It’s that time of year, again, when many set bold New Year’s Resolutions and most quickly let them fade away. Old habits and the relentless pressures of life and work conspire against keeping them. One of the problems with such annual resolutions is that while the days are many, the year is one big thing […]
First Things First
It’s really easy to get ahead of yourself. When the adrenaline kicks in, the impulse is to just charge ahead without the required focus to suit the situation. Enthusiasm is a good thing; however, unbridled enthusiasm can wreak havoc behind you when that first ride ends! It can also leave you bruised and unwilling to […]
On the Wall
Where do you go to observe the world? Do you have a quiet place from which the view is clear and you’re not bombarded with life’s intrusions, at least for the moment? My Welsh Springer Spaniel does; it’s atop his wall. You might not think it from this regal pose, but Rhys is seldom still […]
Serendipity
Do you have a knack for “making desirable discoveries by accident”? Do fortunate happenings simply materialize in front of you? It’s nice if they do, but they’re not the sort of thing you can count on to build a successful career. The aptitude for discovery and success begins with an inquisitive nature. If you’re content […]
Sound Bites
In this angry and uncivilized election season, it seems that most candidates are on the hunt for daily sound bites that will make headlines. The “best” ones, it seems, are under 140 characters and rapidly turned into tweets. If they resonate with the masses, they might even go viral. It’s all about theater, not substance. […]