We recently discussed “the trichotomy of control.” This is the idea that there are things over which we have complete control, things over which we have no control at all, andthings over which we have some but not complete control. Today, I want to elaborate on that even more by inviting you to reflect on […]
Words Into Works #001 | The Trichotomy of Control
At uncertain and unprecedented times like those we’re currently experiencing, it’s easy to call upon Epictetus’ words that “some things are in our control and others not.” But this is a false dichotomy. In reality, we have a trichotomy of control. There are things over which we have complete control, things over which we have no control at […]
3 Lessons I Learned in 2019
In 2019, I changed the lens through which I view certain life experiences… And in this post, I want to share three of the biggest paradigm shifts I experienced as a result of making that change. Lesson 1: Subtract Wasted Effort to Achieve More with Less Effort [1] Old belief: “I’m a parent, so I don’t […]
The Focusing Question: How to Find Your ONE Thing
Andrew Carnegie, the man often referred to as the greatest industrialist of the 20th century, was standing in front of a room of wide-eyed students at Curry Commercial College. [1] “‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,’ is wrong” he counseled. “I tell you ‘put all your eggs in one basket, and then watch […]
Forget “Fake It ’til You Make It”. Do This Instead.
Google, “How do I be confident?” and you’ll see many familiar answers: “Stand like a superhero with your hands on your hips…” [1] “Maintain eye contact…” “Smile…” Some of these recommendations work (especially those grounded in science). Others, not so much. There’s one answer, though, that irks me more than any other: “Fake it ’til you […]
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