Big Thinking in Action
I have a Big Idea on my mind (more on that later). I have been noodling on it for months. Sometimes it even keeps me awake at night as I envision every detail from how I will build the experience, …
5 Ways to Kill a Big Idea
posted on May 20th, 2010 in Sustainability of Business, Passion, and Focus
Find Your ‘Why’ Not Your ‘Willpower’
posted on May 5th, 2010 in Sustainability of Business, Passion, and Focus
Gordian knot
: an intricate problem; especially: a problem insoluble in its own terms.
How often have you felt that trying to make lasting change in your life is like trying to untie a Gordian knot?
The voice in your head admonishes, “You’ve tried to [pick one: …
3PM Brilliance Slump
posted on April 28th, 2010 in Inspired and Innovative Thinking
The Wandering Mind
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It’s 3:00 in the afternoon and you’ve been buried in a project since 1:30. You’re riding a wave of productivity and all your cylinders are firing–you feel energized and engaged, you’re thinking clearly, new ideas are flowing!
“It’s possible,” you tell yourself in …
The Freedom To Be Foolish
posted on April 20th, 2010 in The Path of Mastery
What separates good advisors and masterful ones? Between those who just meet their clients’ expectations, and those who invite transformation into their clients’ lives? Between those whose services are viewed as a commodity and those who are known to be indispensable? The …
Miracle-Gro For Your Brain
posted on April 14th, 2010 in Inspired and Innovative Thinking
It’s true. You’re very, very busy. So busy pushing-the-envelope and thinking big (three cheers for that!), there’s not enough time to get away from your desk and exercise. And, your ideas come from your BRAIN not your BODY, right? Guess what? You’re missing the edge. …
