Generosity is Good Business Some people are so smart they trip over their own brilliance. They can quote business books, optimize spreadsheets, and calculate ROI down to the decimal point — yet somehow miss the forest, the trees, and the gardener who planted them all.I recently spent time with someone who fits that description perfectly. They are sharp — a strategic thinker, strong with numbers, good with people (at least on the surface). I genuinely like them. I also find myself shaking my head a lot. They remind me how easy it is to be “penny wise and relationship foolish.”They
(How to Protect Your Good Mood) We’re all works in progress. Every day we take steps to improve our lives. We study hard to get a good job.We work hard to earn a promotion.We exercise to stay fit and feel good.We pay attention to what we eat and drink to improve our health.We meditate and practice mindfulness to stay in the moment, be intentional with our thoughts and feelings, and nurture an attitude of gratitude. Yet as much as we work on ourselves, we don’t live in a bubble.We’re constantly buffeted by winds of change and chance. Things don’t always
You know how people say that long-time married couples start to look alike as the years go by? I think that’s happening with my dog and me. It’s not just appearances—we share mannerisms, habits, even likes and dislikes. Weird, right? I rescued Aspen, my half Siberian Husky, half Golden Retriever mix, 12 years ago when he was about a year old. Now at 13, he still looks great! People stop me on walks, surprised when they hear his age, impressed by his good looks, attitude, pep, and strength. At 61, I feel much the same—peppy, strong, and (mostly) positive. I