Some of us misunderstood that the phrase, "Bless your heart" really means, "Go F yourself." To avoid another misunderstanding, when we say PRECIOUS, …
Trade for an Experience
For too long, we’ve reduced work to a trade — a transaction of time for money, a function of productivity, an obligation to fulfill. But work was …
Stress Is Not The Problem
Stress is not the problem; it is always part of the answer. All development of any kind begins with stress. Some form and quantity of stress are …
The Value is the Thing
The thing is not the value. The value is the thing. Do you value things or do your things have value? …
The Obstacle Opportunity
Obstacles will feel like problems to solve when we insist they must be overcome. If we choose to observe obstacles as the conditions under which …
Sometimes the Answer is a Question
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and finding answers, the value of asking better questions often gets overlooked. It’s the quality of our …
I Want to Be Different
I want to be different — a simple statement, but change doesn’t happen in want. It happens in HOW. I want to think differently — the how is noticing …
Nearness in Order
We have to put things in order — in sequence. That’s not up for debate. Organizing the work and how we work isn’t an option. It’s a necessity. But …
Nearness in Occurrence
Everything is an occurrence. And occurrences, plural, WILL happen. Proximity impacts the effort required. The closer we are to something, the easier …
The Greatest Gifts Given and The Only One to Give
When facing a survival problem, we have the gift of self-preservation. We can't overstate the success of survival. When facing a classy problem, we …
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Rhythm Replaces Repetition
Repetition is effort. Rhythm is alignment. Repetition keeps things moving. It reinforces habits, builds muscle memory, and ensures we don’t lose …
An Insight And An Epiphany
The difference between an insight and an epiphany is the rate of understanding. An insight occurs slowly — like waves shaping the shore. An epiphany …