Act With Vision

Don’t do what you sincerely don’t want to do. – Ernest Hemingway *  *  * There are all sorts of opinions, and myths, about Millennials (the generation born between 1980 and 2000)  and work. Yes, it’s true that Millennials have different professional values, but certain things don’t change. There are timeless principles that apply to…

Are you doing what really matters? And that really matters to you? If not, you must do two things: 1) do the job right in front of you the absolute best you can; and 2) create and work a plan to get you the work you want. I know what you’re saying: “I can’t do…

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. You are the guy who’ll decide where to go. – Theodor Seuss Geisel Everything you need, you have. The only other thing is what…

Whenever something isn’t ideal it’s an opportunity to learn, and grow. When you’re willing to inquire, to dive deep, you will solve long-standing problems, heal old wounds and spark growth. But you have to be willing to pause and ask: “What’s really going on here?” For example, when someone is late, why are they late?…

Work is changing. Life is changing. Much of what worked before simply won’t anymore. Whether you know it or not, you’re playing two games. The first is the Outer Game – this is what you do, your profession, your career, your job. The other is the Inner Game. The Inner Game is what will (really) make…

Keep these concepts in mind: You’ve failed many times, although you don’t remember. You fell down the first time you tried to walk. You almost drowned the first time you tried to swim . . . . Don’t worry about failure. My suggestion to each of you: Worry about the chances you miss when you…