Every story that we create has time in it. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Time is built into the story. It doesn't change reality, but it …
Time is Built In
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How to Focus on Why
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HOW TO is directions. Guidance is WHY. When we use guidance like a compass instead of following directions, two things happen: - Certainty …
A Snapshot of A Story
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Linear thinking assumes an end point. Do the thing, get the result, move on. In essence what we are doing is creating moments, or snapshots, by …
Shaping What’s Possible
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Constraints are often seen as limitations but when seen as forces that give shape to the infinite, possibility emerges. A constraint is a mental …
A Part Of Or Apart From?
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Are you a part of the universe? Or, are you apart from the universe? Seems egotistical to ask — apart from the universe? How exactly would one …
Measuring Strength
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The strength of a community isn’t measured by how many people are in it but by its engagement. Both size and engagement are metrics. Size is about …
The Intersection of Purpose and Use
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Function is what something does. Purpose is why it matters. The two don’t always align. Just because something can be used a certain way doesn’t mean …
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Worthy Outcomes
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The value of tying our self-worth to outcomes is short-term. It can help focus on immediate actions. Our value is more effectively tied to effort, …
Altitude Sickness
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Reaching new heights brings new challenges. With success comes new perspectives, options, and adjustments — classier problems. What worked on the …
Aligning Clarity
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Recurring classy problems are usually caused by one of two failures: The failure of clarity in vision. OR The failure to act in alignment with the …
Recovery as Progress
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Progress is more than effort — it’s also about sustainability, and sustainability requires recovery. Recovery isn’t a retreat — it’s an investment …
Context, Context, Context
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The three most valuable things in real estate are location, location, location. In communication, it's context, context, context. Understanding and …