Call Again
If they don’t answer the first time, call again (or e-mail again). Maybe they didn’t get the message. Or, they haven’t gotten that far yet. Maybe they did get the message and they forgot about it. Or, they didn’t have Read More …
Category: work
All Quiet On the Other Side
When it is all quiet on the other side… It could be that something is going on that shouldn’t be. strangely unusual. like a huge relief. out of character. a dream come true. uncomfortable. It can be bad or good, Read More …
Oh Hello
Ever look up and find someone has just walked in to your office, store, restaurant when you were not paying attention? Oh hello. Intonation will relay whether you were surprised, startled, or just oblivious. Heads down all day long is Read More …
All the Prep
For events years or months in the future, all the prep comes down to just one thing. Day of execution. It doesn’t matter if you have everything ready, or not, the day of the event is the truth. Today, I Read More …
Be Flexible and Calm
It’s the time of the year to be flexible and calm. I mean, not like this isn’t a good idea year round but sometimes there are just more reasons. Stay chill Hang loose Don’t commit Respond thoughtfully From fall to Read More …
Trust Your Instincts
You have to do more than trust your instincts. Learn. Research. Ask questions. Get differing opinions. Listen to the experts. Try it for yourself. More research. Trials. You knew the answer, and shouldn’t have doubted yourself. You might need to Read More …
Keep Winning
If you have the right mindset, you can keep winning. Set your goals. Reach for the next milestone. Watch the video tape. Review the notes. Reflect and adjust. Rely on your family, colleagues, classmates or team. Learn new things. Mentor Read More …
Start Somewhere
With some projects, there is no good beginning place, but if you start somewhere, you are sure to get to a positive result. No plan. Nothing obvious. So much to do. Grab someone for help. Ask for their opinion. Come Read More …
Familiar Enough
If you are familiar enough with the general scenario, you can probably lead others to a solution. Since you have been here before, then you can look back, introspectively on your prior experience. Think about the options. Evaluate one solution Read More …
On A Roll
If you are on a roll and making good progress, don’t pause. Keep up the great work, consistency tends to make addition forward moving progress even more likely. Focusing on outside factors and pretty, shiny objects will definitely derail you Read More …