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Beyond Happiness?
Happiness: a mental state of well being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. (Wikipedia) Ask people what they want in life…
June 8, 2011
Debt: Friend or Foe?
In some respects this is a silly question. I might as well ask “Food: Friend or Foe?” In moderation, consumed intelligently, both are excellent servants.…
June 7, 2011
Order, Yes. Bureaucracy, No!
Order is a process that effectively and efficiently allows you to scale up to a higher level. Bureaucracy is a process that fails to work,…
May 31, 2011
A Plug For Contentment
I think of contentment as the stepsister of happiness. If happiness is the swan, contentment is the ugly duckling. Everyone is pursuing happiness. Happiness gets…
May 26, 2011
When Should You Lie to Yourself?
I’m purposely being dramatic, using the shock of lying to get your attention. But also I am being literally truthful because I’m about to advocate…
May 23, 2011
Benefits of Part-Time Optimism
What is “part-time” optimism? It is a variation on realistic optimism, the concept that while optimism is generally beneficial there are definitely times when cold-blooded…
May 18, 2011
Take a Deep Breath. Stretch.
Breathing is one of the most under-noticed, under-rated body functions. Yet there is a lot of power in controlling it. “Take a deep breath.” “Breathe…
May 17, 2011
What is Your Coping Mechanism?
How do you handle stress? What do you do when it all piles up and you need to relax, kick back, escape, recharge? Exercise? Unwind…
May 16, 2011
Don’t Let the Other Side Rent Space in Your Head: Winning the Mental Game
I’ve been playing racquetball regularly for more than 30 years and over that time I’ve played a lot of people. One of my regulars is…
May 10, 2011
“Obliquity”: The Long Way Around May Be The Best
The shortest distance between two points may be a straight line, but it may not be the fastest way or the best way. “Obliquity,” by…
May 2, 2011
Stretch Goals
“Stretch goal” is a phrase popularized by Jack Welch, the highly-regarded former CEO of General Electric (G.E.). Stretch goals are those that push us beyond…
April 6, 2011