No, I am not talking about the depth of an ocean. What I am referring to is learning. Earlier this year, I wrote about Why Many Smart People Don’t Complete Reading Business Books They Buy. The key concept in the article was that as they progress through a good business book, the commitment required to… Continue reading
It was great way to start the second half of 2013 with a phone conversation with Richie Norton, the author of The Power of Starting Something Stupid. This is Richie’s second book (after Resumes are Dead and What to Do About It). Richie shared with me that the book was the result of his quest… Continue reading
Mini Saga #126 – Artist Frank was an artist. At least he thought he was. Four years, nothing had worked. Concerned, his friend Jim asked him, “Do you fear that nothing might click for the next few years?” Frank nodded. “So, how will you address that fear?” Jim asked. Frank smiled, “By creating more art…”… Continue reading
Transformation begins with a positive trigger. Mini Saga #85 – Trigger Ron had severe stage-fright. His coach Steven suggested to speak in a dark and empty auditorium. Ron gave it a try and it worked. He spoke brilliantly for twenty minutes. The lights came on followed with an applause – there were at least a… Continue reading
When you feel the fear, remember one thing – “you can’t lose what you don’t have.” Mini Saga #82 – Fear Nick was afraid to make the first move. He knew Tara was the one. They saw each other every morning in the coffee shop for months, occasionally exchanging smiles. When he finally took the… Continue reading
This is an excerpt from the book “A Return to Love” by Marianne Williamson (Hat Tip: Mari Smith) “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to… Continue reading