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The Awesome Power of Deep Trust
Flying Trapeze Artist: Ever want to be one? A friend of mine went for an afternoon “experience” lesson for novices. Each participant was given detailed…
February 28, 2013“How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character”
“How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character,” by Paul Tough, a former editor at New York Times Magazine, focuses on the…
February 26, 2013Self Awareness: Super Achiever’s Secret
How do you react when you find an obstacle in your path? Do you focus on external reasons for failure? See outcomes as beyond your…
February 21, 2013That Loving Feeling Takes a Lot of Work
Left to themselves, infatuation and passion have short lives. Face it, the new car smell fades over time and reality sets in: we all have…
February 19, 2013One Hundred Days of Rejection
Jia Jiang is putting himself out there big time. He is making at least one “crazy request” each day for 100 days in order to…
February 14, 2013Managing Your Energy Pie
Most people have more time than they realize; the true constraint is energy. Think of all the things you have to do, all your roles…
February 12, 2013Six Universal Principles of Influence and Persuasion
1. Reciprocation: People like (even feel obligated) to return favors 2. Authority: People tend to look to experts for guidance. This can include precedent. 3. …
February 7, 2013Savoring Ability: How Good Are You? Four Proven Ways to Get Even Better
Savoring is the ability to “make the moment last,” to stretch the satisfaction from some experience, event, or feeling. In scientific speak, savoring is a…
February 5, 2013