Before It’s Too Late…
The time is now, today, in this moment. The decisions you make and the actions you take matter more than you know. Before it’s too late: Start that project you’ve been putting off; Reach out your hand and walk together; Help someone you don’t even know; “Say what you need to say.” (John Mayer) Prepare; […]
Father Time
Your decisions and actions of today will influence the life of another person, in ways sometimes small and occasionally large. But it’s the accumulation of those things that creates the legacy of a life. Fathers have a unique opportunity to be a positive influence yet, in the pressing demands of life, Father Time can be […]
Successful Complacence
It’s a debilitating business disease, which can creep in virtually unnoticed until it’s too late for the company to recover. After a period of growth and success, the tendency can become satisfaction with keeping things just as they are; the status quo feels comfortable. Successful Complacence sets in, leading to atrophy and eventually decline. It’s […]
Brick by Brick
I attended a family wedding this past weekend. It was heartening to be surrounded by the overwhelming joy of friends and family celebrating with a happy couple setting out on a new life together. The priest delivered a very personal message that characterized their marriage metaphorically as a building, like the grand cathedral in which […]
Analyze or Over-think?
There’s a fine between thoughtful planning and analysis, or over-thinking and paralysis. I should know, as I’ve crossed it from time to time. If you know me, you also know that details matter; they truly do. I like to understand why, not just how and what. Plus I like to have options, depending on how […]
Revisionist History
Humans have a remarkable ability to hear what they want and remember what they like. Part of that tendency is created through our nature and partly through nurture. Our nature is to focus attention on sounds that are appealing and words that are inspiring. We want to hear things that produce good results for us […]
Decisions, Decisions….
We are faced with many decisions daily in our work and personal lives. Most decisions are not life-changing, but some can be, if we are determined enough to make them. It comes down to a Decision to Act, which in itself is a definitive choice. Many people consider it easier to simply “go with the […]
Maximize the Moment
We have perfect clarity on the past, if we choose to see it. We have no way to know what awaits us just ahead, whether or not we are ready for it. So make your plans, because you may need them, but always maximize the moment. The “here and now” is where we build relationships […]
Fork in the Road
As we travel through life, including the career portion, we make constant adjustments in our direction. Most are subtle, small adjustments to stay on course. Occasionally we come to a fork in the road. When standing at the fork, a decision must be made; after all, standing still is not a viable option. Choosing your […]
Sunset
When was the last time you actually watched a sunset? I don’t mean just glancing up at the sky and momentarily admiring the brilliant colors and shifting light; I mean when was the last time you really watched this daily spectacle unfold? Viewed in the right setting, sunsets are magical. Days may occasionally seem long, […]