Uncertainty And Its Pull Toward Fear Of Failure

Every human being has experienced difficulty when uncertainty became fear, and we’ve found ourselves disillusioned. One of our amazing readers writes: “I think as we grow older and take the knocks and defeats of life, we start compromising and then we get to the point where we settle. We let our fear of failure blind […]

W. Edwards Deming Believed That Asking Naive Questions Promoted An Open Mind

The consultant widely credited for being the architect of postwar Japan’s economic recovery was W. Edwards Deming whose famed “Deming System” became the gold standard of strategic consulting for decades. Deming was an author, consultant and advisor to governments and multinational corporations, and he believed that all organizations are holographic of their leaders.  With all […]

Equanimity is the Ultimate Objectivity

Practicing an attitude of equanimity is a huge strategic advantage in expanding the results you seek in life. Equanimity is a significant business and professional advantage because it has us make far better decisions than without it. Think of equanimity as the ultimate objectivity – a state of mind where you can simply ALLOW ANY […]

Personal Productivity is Strategic Yield

What is personal productivity? Getting more done . . . . . in less and less time? Partially correct. Productivity is directly tied to the purpose of what you’re doing. The more what you’re doing is vital to your ultimate success, the more you’re being productive. The best definition for “productive” in this context is: […]

From Habit to Ruling Reality

The conventional wisdom is that it takes 21 consecutive days to change a habit . . . and the point is that sufficient time is needed to turn an idea into the ruling reality. Here’s what I’ve seen work: * Make a tracking chart and post it somewhere visible; * Include the benefits of the […]

Releasing Attachment to Wrongs and Starting Over

So far this week, we’ve focused on our own starting over. Today, consider the wisdom of allowing others to start over with you. Everyone has made mistakes in life. It’s just a matter of degree, but . . . face it, no one escapes doing some really dumb things. We can assist others in their […]

The Ability to Start Over Is a Strategic Advantage

This week: STARTING OVER. When I ran my first marathon it wasn’t planned: I was inspired by the signs for the race when I arrived at the Honolulu Airport for a three-week business trip. I immediately wanted to do the race. I had been running about 25 miles a week . . . good, but […]