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There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. – Colin Powell How are you preparing? Are you preparing enough? Are you over-preparing? Are you working hard? How do you know? How smart are you working? What are you learning? Do you notice what works and what doesn’t?…

Never look back unless you are planning to go that way. – Henry David Thoreau There’s a reason why the windshield is so much larger than the rear-view mirror. Ever think about why the rear-view mirror isn’t larger in a car? Probably not, because it’s just about the right size. We can learn a lot…

I’m a bit of a coffee geek. Meaning: I take great interest in the making of coffee. I’ve learned about such things as proper bean grinding, water sourcing, the nuances of extraction and optimal brew temperature. One lesson I’ve been a bit slow to learn is portioning of beans. Sometimes I do a bit more…

I want to talk with you about gaps. Two gaps in particular. The first is the gap between where you are and where you want to be.  We all have this gap, and once it’s closed, we find new things we want. But the gap means we need to change, and we’re hard wired to…

If you got a few minutes, this is an interesting (if perhaps nostalgic) take on how things can change (and not necessarily for the better). Click here to hear Derek’s story about how he misses the Mob.

On one level, wisdom is nothing more than the ability to take your own advice. – Sam Harris In this construction, wisdom is not some universal thing, applicable to everyone, but ideas and practices that if applied to one’s life are helpful or useful. What is wisdom for you may not be for me. But…