2020-12-21 22:28
What are the real differences between education, intelligence, smarts, and wisdom?
How often have you heard someone call someone else smart? What does smart mean? Smart is a generic, nebulou… Read More
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2020-12-02 04:52
Experience and expertise are not as related as they should be, and both are required for mastery.
Your company makes a new, senior-level hire. The first sentence introducing this person almo… Read More
2020-11-18 16:18
Do you change your mind, or do you update your perspective based on the information that you have at the time?
My friend Heraclitus said, “No man steps in the same river twice.”… Read More
2020-11-05 04:31
Our brains use more energy than any other organ in our body. Thinking requires energy. Too much thinking drains us.
Thinking is hard. A few months ago, I wrote about why knowledge is power a… Read More
2020-10-24 20:01
Is wasting time a bad thing? What if wasting time is exactly how you maximized your time?
Time is relative. Albert Einstein developed the theory of general relativity in 1915, which disrupte… Read More
2020-10-09 16:35
Fear paralyzes us. Sometimes, we stop breathing. What if we reframed our fear?
Finishing this three-part series on reframing emotions is fear. Fear, anxiety, and anger all elicit related phy… Read More
2020-09-24 17:28
Anger is an emotion that arises in many of us without notice. Don’t let it win.
Doctors prescribe antidepressants to treat anger issues. Not because antidepressants help anger’s… Read More
2020-09-08 14:19
How anxious are you? How anxious are we all? We have the power to convert (some) our anxiety into motivation.
Benzodiazepine, benzo for short, is the primary drug that doctors prescribe to t… Read More
2020-08-18 13:02
Would you bet $1,000 that you’re right?
In 1781, Immanuel Kant wrote the Critique of Pure Reason (free), one of the first and most powerful books to discuss morality outside of religio… Read More
2020-08-04 13:19
We all wear badges of honor. Be careful what those badges suggest.
Many badges are not signals, they are noise. Daily, we wear many badges. We are parents, partners, entrepreneurs, yogi… Read More
2020-07-23 05:34
Evolution is necessary, but evolution just to evolve is inauthentic. Where and how do we draw the line?
Initially, I considered writing this piece as a very straight forward part two to my l… Read More
2020-07-08 14:50
Knowledge is power and pain. There is a reason ignorance is bliss, and there are many reasons the pain of knowledge is worth it.
If we boil it down, we come across two kinds of people: knowl… Read More
2020-06-21 02:06
The world is filled with too much noise and not enough signal. Breaking through the noise results in freedom.
Let me begin by laying a framework for signal versus noise. Multiple frameworks… Read More
2020-06-03 06:51
Who are you? How we start the response: I am… tells a lot to others and ourselves.
Erik Erikson developed a theory surrounding our eight stages of identity development. Erikson’… Read More
2020-05-21 17:02
End? No, the journey doesn’t end here. There is no end, there is only the journey.
It’s easy to set a goal, small or large, achieve it, and realize that it wasn’t as fulfil… Read More
2020-05-04 15:21
There’s a force inside us. It is up to us to find balance in our force.
May the force be with you, today, May the 4th. After recently watching the Star Wars movie, the Last Jedi, I fin… Read More
2020-04-24 13:25
Focus too closely on one issue and lose sight of the bigger picture. This situation is easy to find yourself in. Maintaining a bigger picture is critical.
There is an adage that we must not… Read More
2020-04-14 14:15
It is hard to listen to perspectives that differ from our own. It’s also important to listen to those perspectives, consider them, and learn.
You are the average of the five people you… Read More
2020-04-05 03:34
The truth changes constantly. How we navigate our truths changing is critical.
So, everything is different. Did anyone expect anything different? Every day we wake up, everything is differen… Read More
2020-03-27 15:09
Do you have an ownership mindset? Are you willing to take more responsibility for your actions? It’s more important now than ever before.
Our way of life isn’t changing. It is ou… Read More
2020-03-16 01:46
Critical thinking is a skill. It is not an innate attribute. It is much more complicated and less common than we think.
Part of my motivation for writing this post is that… Read More
2020-03-07 17:03
Internal (intrinsic) motivation drives us more than we know. And there is no consensus on what it is or how it works.
Many stupid things are uttered by people whose only motivat… Read More
2020-02-22 20:52
You are not busy because busyness is a choice. End of article.
Just kidding. That’s not the end of the article, but it could be! Busyness, despite what you, your partner… Read More
2020-02-14 16:35
Embrace death. Do not be morbid about it. You have one life to live so live it, knowing that you will eventually die. Everyone dies.
I wrote an article on sunk costs and why it… Read More
2020-02-09 12:24
Talk less, listen, and think more to create freedom for yourself. Too often, we wait to speak instead of actively listen. This behavior leads to unnecessary conflict. Talk less… Read More
2020-02-02 16:01
We’re all just average. Or are we? According to the law of averages, we are. Realizing the truth about being average is satisfying if we let it be.
Let’s see if… Read More
2020-01-26 20:14
Sunk costs are money that has already been spent and cannot be recovered. Thinking about sunk costs leads to terrible decisions, and it is a behavioral fallacy. It’s time… Read More
2020-01-13 04:23
Practice what you preach. That’s what we hear, what we read, and what we say. But, sometimes its more important to preach what you practice.
The ever-insightful Adam Grant… Read More
2020-01-05 18:45
Meditate. Be more mindful. Sit still and watch your thoughts pass you by. It’s all the rage and misses the mark.
Let’s start with a few definitions from our good fri… Read More
2019-12-02 10:52
Remembering history and understanding psychology is incredibly important to harnessing the power of human behavior, trial and error, and success.
Many people who study psycholog… Read More
2019-11-20 13:22
The need for repainting your house often depends on the quality of paint as well as the climate of your home. Some house does not require painting even after ten years and some properties re… Read More
2019-11-20 13:15
Painting a house is not an easy task because there are many processes and hard work that goes into achieving a perfect matte look both inside and outside. Irrespective of whether you hired a… Read More
2019-11-19 17:17
Children are treated differently than adults, and for good reason. We should consider treating ourselves like we would treat a child.
Would you allow a child to drink three beer… Read More
2019-10-21 13:24
Single task. Do not multi-task, which is just task switching. Single tasking is the ultimate goal.
How many job descriptions have you recently read that state something along th… Read More
2019-09-09 13:35
Choosing a painting service provider is crucial. Choosing one for a commercial painting job, more so.
There are multiple options of commercial painting contractors in Georgia and you are fr… Read More
2019-09-09 12:58
Maintenance of any home is an extensive and expensive process, especially if you want to do the job right.
There are various aspects of such a process and getting the property painted at re… Read More
2019-09-07 05:00
Every kind of house paint indeed come with the same basic components including pigments, resin, additives and solvents.
Despite that, the nature of interior and exterior paints is completel… Read More
2019-09-06 10:45
Getting the interior of your home repainted after a few years is not only nice but necessary too.
You can do it because of some occasion like a holiday or a family function. You can also ge… Read More
2019-07-16 08:56
Painters can transform your home space, business or office easily only if you hire the right local painters in Gainesville.
The wrong one can cost you loads of frustration and money. P… Read More
2019-07-16 08:41
Painting the exterior of your home can be really a bit of work and sizeable commitment. If you are one that’s questioning whether the value of exterior paint is worth its cost, then we… Read More
2019-07-16 07:33
Water is always detrimental to a wood deck’s finish. Staining is done primarily to protect the wood from the impact of water.
Most of the times, it is pretty evident whether or not th… Read More
2019-07-16 07:12
It will be readily acknowledged that removing wallpapers could be challenging in more ways than one. Consequently, it is best left to professional experts. That is why, at AB Xpress, we prov… Read More
2018-08-04 04:17
Impact Systems Builders is a not-for-profit (IRS approval pending) organization that services other not-for-profit and for-impact organizations, where the social mission outweig… Read More
2018-03-18 17:14
Just passing the Ides of March and recently carrying around a coin that says “Momento Mori,” I’ve come to realize and recognize how important being insanely selfish is… Read More
2018-03-05 20:54
Too often we live in the now. Not “I’m living for today” but more “I’m living numb to my day.” Maintaining a sense of active wonder is critical to thrive… Read More
2018-02-04 14:35
My motivation for writing this post is two-fold. First, I realized that I’m not practicing what I preach as much as I’d like, so I’m reflecting on that. Second, I see peopl… Read More
2018-01-15 22:30
How we define success, individually, dictates much of how we interface with the world. How do you define success? More importantly, why do you define success that way? Is my blog having succ… Read More
2017-11-07 14:33
I need sustenance, shelter, basic health care, and clothing. I want everything else. How can we reframe the way we think about our needs to have a better relationship with the things we want… Read More
2017-11-07 12:07
I need sustenance, shelter, basic health care, and clothing. I want everything else. How can we reframe the way we think about our needs to have a better relationship with the things we want… Read More
2017-11-01 02:24
Are you in control? One simple way to find out is to set your phone/tablet/computer aside just for a few hours and see how this makes you feel. What you feel might surprise you. Let’s… Read More
2017-10-17 16:44
We don’t have to do anything. We choose what we do. This reframe will change the way you view decision-making and how people view you. Two weeks ago, we discussed how powerful rep… Read More
2017-10-10 15:45
Automate everything. What can we do to automate more so we can focus on what matters? Here’s a few tips and examples on how to automate your life. It’s no secret: automation is h… Read More
2017-10-05 02:16
Much of our life exists within a box. Does anyone want our “outside the box” ideas? Unfortunately, no, it’s mostly rhetoric. The box is king. What can we do about it? For b… Read More
2017-09-27 23:50
Changing what we say, even to ourselves, can have a profound impact on our mind. Today, we will discuss replacing should with will in our writing, speaking, and thinking to increase our chan… Read More
2017-09-27 23:50
Changing what we say, even to ourselves, can have a profound impact on our mind. Today, we will discuss replacing should with will in our writing, speaking, and thinking to increase our chan… Read More
2017-09-19 14:37
This is the third part of a three-part series on Self. The three parts of Self are identity, power, and emotion. Today, we explore emotions. What is emotion? Emotion is a state of mind… Read More
2017-09-05 06:25
This is the second part of a three-part series on Self. The three parts of Self are identity, power, and emotion. Today, we explore power. What is power? “Do you feel in ch… Read More
2017-08-21 18:32
This is the first part of a three-part series on Self. The three parts of Self that I will deconstruct over the next few weeks are identity, power, and emotion. Today, we start with identity… Read More
2017-08-06 12:37
Last week, we discussed family conflict. This week, it is time to discuss the Elefant in the room – romantic conflict. Balancing conflict with more than conflict in a romantic relation… Read More
2017-07-24 12:18
Last week, we discussed workplace conflict. This week, it’s time to tackle family conflict. The tools are the same, but the approach is different due to the longer-term and more invest… Read More
2017-07-10 12:10
How often do you have workplace conflict? Sometimes conflict arises due to work, other times conflict arises due to personal situations. No matter what the reason, here are five steps toward… Read More
2017-06-19 13:43
Many find it challenging to constantly read and adapt in their workplace and personal lives. With so many people with so many styles of working and conflicting, how do you keep up? It is imp… Read More
2017-05-08 14:16
This is a five-part series on exploring the approaches to conflict. The five approaches are: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. Just to note, no one is a pu… Read More
2017-05-03 18:25
Work requires energy
Engaging in our professional lives is challenging. Whether because we hate our jobs or have tasks piling up at home, many of us spend only three to f… Read More
2017-05-03 18:17
Work can be energizing, if you find the right job Engaging in our professional lives is often a challenge. Whether it is because we hate our jobs or have tasks piling at home, many of us spe… Read More
2017-04-24 14:07
This is a five-part series on exploring the approaches to conflict. The five approaches are: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. Just to note, no one is a pu… Read More
2017-04-10 14:25
This is a five-part series on exploring the approaches to conflict. The five approaches are: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. Just to note, no one is a pu… Read More
2017-04-03 14:41
This is a five-part series on exploring the approaches to conflict. The five approaches are: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. Just to note, no one is a pu… Read More
2017-03-27 15:18
This is a five-part series on exploring the approaches to conflict. The five approaches are: avoiding, accommodating, collaborating, competing, and compromising. Just to note, no one is a pu… Read More
2017-03-20 14:44
You are the only person who can own your reactions. What would you do if I punched you in the face? Would you blame me for punching you in the face? Would you punch me back? Too often, ownin… Read More
2017-03-13 16:50
How are we ever going to get better at reframing conflict if we don’t practice – Part 2? This is a follow-up to last week’s post, Part 1 of practice. Today, I will discuss… Read More
2017-03-06 15:34
How are we ever going to get better at reframing conflict if we don’t practice? This and next week’s post are both experiential. My goal is to highlight that, with practice, anyo… Read More
2017-02-27 14:14
How does vanity integrate with conflict? Vanity might be the most important aspect of conflict. Read more below. Oh vanity. It’s the best or the worst. It’s today. We are vain. I… Read More
2017-02-24 08:14
Welcome to Part 2 of the 3-part series on conflict. If you haven’t had a chance to read part 1, be sure to here: Deconstructing Conflict, Part 1: Competition. Now, to TRUST… Read More
2017-02-23 08:14
Deconstructing Competition through a lens of internal v external competition
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2017-02-22 08:14
What is conflict? Conflict is a combination of competition, trust, and vanity.
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2017-02-20 08:14
This is an introduction to reframing
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