October 20, 2017 What To Do When Things Go Wrong Let’s face facts, life bears little resemblance to a fairy tale, and occasionally things might not go according to plan. Things ever go wrong for you? Yeah, I thought so! Murphy’s Law wasn’t ratified for no reason, after all! The key to successfully navigating when things go awry seems to be how you react. For simplicity’s sake, let’s just assume there are two ways things go wrong… YOU cause the problem or error The error or problem happens TO you When the problem was caused by YOU or your staff, team or associates, and YOU are responsible, what should you…
January 29, 2016 Ignore Your Weaknesses? Quoting someone else’s blog is sort of like publishing a coffee table book about coffee table books; however, I’m going to do it anyway. It is an accepted principle to understand that most people have strong suits and weaker areas. We can’t all be great at everything, right? We know what we are good at, and we work on improving those areas which may need some help. I know that is how I’ve always thought about things. However, I read a blog advising people to do the opposite of that! Only work on those areas in which you are superior,…
January 30, 2015 Doesn’t Remind Me Do you spend time living in the past, thinking of decisions and opportunities and sinking with regret? Regret is a very powerful, often debilitating emotion. With very few exceptions, it is also a wasteful, indulgent and pointless use of your time. Wouldn’t your time be better spent fully living in the moment, giving some thought to the future, and maximizing your limited time, rather than wallowing in the past? Are there people, places, thoughts you know, see or have that throw you into the past and those regretful feelings? If so, AVOID THEM! Why subject yourself to something you know…
