Ever met hotshot officials, prima donna artists, or even speakers who throw their weight around as if the room should pause and salute? They refuse to fall in line like everybody else. They get offended when asked for an ID. They expect special treatment, faster service, and a little extra bowing from the universe. Do […]

Look around at the company you keep. Every person in your circle is either holding you back or pushing you forward. There is no neutral. Your environment quietly becomes your reality. Spend your time with people who only talk about the past, and you’ll live there. Spend it with people building something, and you’ll start […]

MONDAY PHRASE: CROCODILE TEARS We use “crocodile tears” to describe fake sorrow or insincere emotion. The phrase comes from an old belief that crocodiles cried while eating their victims, as though they were showing remorse. Science has since rejected this idea, but the legend survived in language. Today, the phrase reminds us that not every […]

SUNDAY MEDITATION Take a breath this morning. You don’t have to carry it all today. The week may have left you tired, but Sunday is an invitation to set the weight down for a while and simply be held. Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give […]

BOTH THE DAY, THE PROCESS AND THE OUTCOME MATTERS. Outcomes matter, but obsessing over outcomes can make us anxious, distracted, and impatient. Return to the process. Did we show up today? Did we do the work today? Did we prepare well, practice consistently, improve the next step, and make the next right move today? The […]

A wonderful afternoon with leaders of the insurance industry, hosted by Pacific Insurance Company, exchanging ideas on Navigating Crisis, Creating Confidence. Thank you for having me.

Do not get excited by gossip. Remember, if they gossip to you, they can also gossip about you. And if you are the one being talked about, remember this: Be so focused on your growth that gossip becomes background noise. The best response to rumors is not revenge, explanation, or endless defense. It is a […]

PLAN THE NIGHT BEFORE. One practical reason to plan your day the night before is simple: It removes the temptation to plan again tomorrow morning. Morning energy is precious. Do not spend it deciding what should have been decided already. And yes, choosing what to wear can become one of the greatest time killers of […]

MONDAY PHRASE: “PULLING YOUR LEG” My apologies. I was in flight and missed Monday for this post. Nevertheless, here it is. When someone says, “I’m just pulling your leg,” we understand it to mean teasing or joking. But one explanation traces the phrase to old London, where thieves allegedly tripped unsuspecting victims by pulling or […]