No matter how busy you are…take the moment. Read the e-mail Read the text Re-read the letter, thank you note or article Really think about the circumstance, to make sure the reaction you are about to take is appropriate for Read More …
Will you take the advice? If you ask someone for their opinion, and they share it – does that mean more to you because you trust them? Did you ask them because they have more experience? Or, did you ask Read More …
When you have doubts that the thing will be what you think it is…bring someone along for the ride. You will definitely have someone to talk to. You will be able to lament the end of season cliff-hanger. You will Read More …
Be as normal and consistent as possible. Pick the usual. Go to the same spot. Stay on plan. Be the regular. Nothing unexpected. Flying under the radar. Nothing to suspect as being out of the ordinary. Yes, business as usual Read More …
Do you have anything else? People often say no and then they ask the questions… Why do they say no when: They need to know. They have a question. Or, a comment. Maybe… They don’t want the meeting to drag Read More …
You are still there, sitting there. Thinking. Write it out. Talk about it. Share what you believe. Ask questions. Find out what they think. Come together…discuss and debate. If you’re still there, hours later or even days and then years Read More …
No, that’s the wrong answer. Ever hear that? What if it was the wrong question? Misheard, misinterpreted, or mistakenly alluding to something else entirely. The right answer may be right for others, not just you or the current situation. The Read More …
If you are not ready to pick something for any other reason, then pick a color that you like. This could be for a brand, a favorite flower, or a food. It could be for the outfit someone asks you Read More …
When you have a test is is good to know the results. No matter whether you pass or fail, get the facts. You can learn from that. Educate yourself, get more information and grow. Not knowing anything, not hearing the Read More …
in terms of subtle, minimal (mostly immeasurable) changes…how can you tell that something is different? Your house settling, slight cracks in the plaster (um, drywall), caulk separating and nail heads popping. Dust accumulating until you can’t believe how much is Read More …