Is Thinking a part of your job?
Rockefeller was one of the most successful American businessmen of all time. Yet he was strangely quiet and reclusive, spending most of his time alone with his thoughts. He realized the success of his company did not rely on his ability to
Action beats inaction
I used to run early in the morning. The plan was simple: alarm goes off at 5:00, roll out of bed, pull on some clothes (which were sitting by the door), and go - regardless of the weather. Rain, wind, cold, dark, whatever - just get out the door.
I had to win the…
I’ll take the assist
I love sports, and have for as long as I can remember. All sports too - anything where one team (or individual) is trying to impose their will upon another.
I love how a competitive team environment encapsulates everything from life in general - physical attributes, practice and dedication, the mental side - being able and willing…
Managing what’s out of your control
Sometimes I have too many clients. Other times I’m looking for things to do.
When working for a consulting company and a customer signs a contract, they want to get started right away. Yet when a customer, mid-project, decides…
Improving from the good and the bad
When you work as a consultant, you get to see the inner workings of a lot of different companies. There’s always plenty to learn from and to help you grow.
Some things as simple as how somebody runs a meeting (which could be a good or a bad thing), to the tools the team uses, to the interactions…
SMART goals are dumb
SMART goals are: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.
What is the end purpose of setting a specific, measurable, time-bound goal? You wouldn't set out to accomplish something that you don't want to do, right? And does the activity stop once you've achieved the goal?
Probably not.
Luck vs Statistical Odds
It's NBA playoff time, and my Suns are still alive, so let’s use a basketball analogy..
Game 7, and you’re up 2 with 5 seconds left, with the other team inbounding the ball near midcourt.
Hiking the Grand Canyon 2023
First time I've done a *significant* physical challenge with my wife, and it was great to share the experience with her. I was super proud of her both for wanting to try the hike and then for succeeding.
Another New Blog - Hello World
Why am I writing a blog?
I've been thinking about doing this for over a year, but I wasn't sure what I wanted the specific format and content to look like. Now feels like the right time.
