Ideas for a Better Life
Sharing the Good Stuff: Resources for Work and Life
One of the joys of having a blog is being able to share the good stuff that I find, whether it's books, blogs, classes, or videos. Here's a list of resources worth sharing, for smarter work and better living. All of these speakers and authors provide truth that can spur us on to be our…
Read MoreSummer of Opportunity
I was coaching a client when I blurted out, "This is your summer of opportunity." My client had been talking about activities winding down for the summer break and having more time to pursue other interests, beyond the usual obligations of life. She also reported a discussion with her new manager, who was curious about…
Read MoreStones into Schools
I recently finished the sequel to NYT best-seller, Three Cups of Tea. I was not disappointed. Reading Greg Mortenson's newest book, Stones Into Schools is like spending time with an old friend–laughing and crying and smiling all in the course of a few minutes. You are reluctant to leave. In fact, you find excuses not…
Read MoreHow to Change Your View on Life
If you want to change your view on life, move a thousand miles away to a blighted urban city, work for a men's homeless shelter for not much more than a roof over your head and three (sort of) square meals a day, and write–about what you see and feel and think. Photo by Diego…
Read MoreResources to Improve Your Life
The great thing about living in the Internet age is that sharing resources is effortless. A few great resources that others have shared with me, which I now share with you: Six TED Talk To Make You Reassess What You Are Doing With Your Life. If you haven't heard about the TED conference, it's an…
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