Destination and direction are more important than speed. As we all figure out what’s next after all the restrictions related to the pandemic called Covid-19, I am intrigued by a concept from the nautical world that has direction application to the time we’re living in. Kedging offers a strategy for moving forward. Sail Magazine provides …
The human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.-Mark Twain As the Corona Virus scare has crossed borders and oceans and affected almost every country in the world, we’ve declared war against an invisible enemy. We see the data, take the precautions, and stock up on weapons – in this case antiseptic …
If you had a dime for every time you’ve been told how important it is to be positive and set goals, I bet you’d have a nice little nest egg. Perhaps my habit of emphasizing the importance of vision has me in the camp of those singing that same song repeatedly. But here’s why I …
Where there is no vision, there is no hope. You can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air—but not a single second without hope. With no hope, you might still be breathing but you won’t be truly alive. One of the saddest ways to live is …
Imagine sitting through a performance by a group of musicians who didn’t bother to practice and don’t even care much about music. That’s a bit like going to work with the 66% of US employees who are disengaged from their jobs. It’s appalling that in the most prosperous country in the world, 2/3 of the …
As I was packing in preparation for the possible forced evacuation of our home after Hurricane Michael, I heard an odd ping when I banged my left hand against a counter. As I examined my wedding set, there was a gap in the engagement band that looked as obvious as a missing tooth. I sunk to …
The power of close-knit community is a game-changer. In the past year, I’ve experienced the strength of being surrounded by people who have pulled together in remarkable ways as our city recovers from the devastation of a Category 5 hurricane. We are called #850strong – a tribe brought together through adversity. (850 is the area …
When the pressure is on, mettle is tested. Plenty of weekend warriors test their mettle through physical competitions like American Ninja Warrior, Tough Mudder, and Spartan contests. I just met someone who completed the Disney Dopey Challenge. Perhaps you haven’t viewed Dopey as a mentally tough character but it seems he has experienced some personal …
Most leaders think of themselves as strong. They are typically resourceful, hard-working problem-solvers with grit and determination. People rely on the them and they’re able to shoulder that responsibility well. There can be a sort of “super hero” mentality that develops within a leader that cultivates the unrealistic expectation that the leader is supposed to …
Squashed hopes. Rejection. Betrayal. There are scores of words that describe why people give up on their dreams and settle. Most of them fall under the three Ds. Meet Disappointment, Delay and Distraction. Oh, you already know each another? Everybody has met them. Some people know them intimately. Disappointment starts early. We learn as kids …
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