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The jerk-reflex “no”
Have you ever noticed how quickly the word “no” rises in you… long before anyone else has a chance to weigh in?It’s subtle. Automatic.The other...
The thing we rarely admit
Have you ever had one of those moments where you catch yourself performing? Trying to look good, sound good, appear composed… even when something inside...
There’s a moment in every career where excellence becomes a prison
I’ve been thinking about it a lot lately.It looks like this…That subtle shift when life becomes familiar, easy and predictable enough… that we stop noticing...
Leaders often get stuck in their heads
They worry about choices and tough talks. Here’s a simple way to break free.Switch your focus. Think of it like changing TV channels. Find something...
You’re not lazy. You’re just tired of what no longer fits.
I used to think exhaustion was just part of being successful.Late nights.Early starts.Back-to-back calls.There was a strange pride in how depleted I felt.But what I’ve...
One conversation can turn a small spark into a wildfire…
I was speaking with one of my Home Straight clients this morning. He’s building a project around getting men back into reading. It’s a simple,...