When I’m in survival, everything flips. I take before I give. I perform before I participate. I ask what I can get before I ask what I can offer. It …
What I’m Hoping to See
Someone repeats something I said. Not word for word. In their voice. Applied to their context. And … it works. It works for them. They don’t ask for …
Demanding Offers
A demand is easy. It costs nothing to say, “This is what I want.” A proposal takes thought. Takes effort. Takes courage. A demand is built on a …
Gratitude is a Verb
It’s easy to feel good.Easy to take credit.I’ve done it.Felt something powerful.Called it gratitude.Called it humility.Sometimes even believed …
Translation Required
I think I’m learning. I’m reading. Listening. Taking notes. Paying attention. Applying what I’ve been told. It looks like growth. It feels like …
Tribe Builders vs. Estate Builders
I was building something big.Structured.Secure.Impressive.I called it leadership.It was administration.I didn’t realizeI was designing distance.Not …
Life Precedes Death
I tell myselfI’m being responsible.Planning ahead.Avoiding risk.Managing downside.I call it foresight.It’s fear.I wasn’t awareI was designingfor …