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To me, it is an eyesore positioned smack in the middle of the family room. To my husband, it is a perfectly fine center channel, just doing its job within the surround sound system. Read more
We were introduced when Dennis1 was offered a coaching scholarship through a unique program at his bank. After being unemployed for over ten months, he still didn’t have a job. Admittedly, a major factor was his ambivalence about whether to continue in the same industry. We talked about how he could vet organizations to ensure he wasn’t walking into any familiar fires, yet it was clear that Dennis was more interested in exploring his ideal work and long-term career goals than in examining his current job search strategy. Read more
“Being wealthy is not about having money. It’s about having options.” That’s what Chris Rock told Oprah Winfrey in a recent interview. Commenting on his foray into live theatre, Chris framed it as part of his overall desire to try new things. “I should take complete advantage of the buffet that life is.” Speaking passionately he explained why it’s important to try new things, because then at least you will know: “You don’t like it because you tried it, not because you dismissed it.” Read more
You’re driving home from work and then it comes to you: a simpler way to resolve the issue you were struggling with all day. Read more
A few years ago, my husband was discussing a business issue with a friend and was anxious to decide the best course of action. After Jess described what was perplexing him, Bill said, “Well, you have a decision to make. But remember, what you’ve got here is a high-quality problem.” Jess appreciated Bill’s reminder that his problem wasn’t in the category of something to worry over. It simply called for his creativity and either way, he couldn’t lose. Read more
(#2 in the series: Are You A Dreamer?)
“I used to dream when I was younger but that got me into trouble.” I knew what my client meant. The “trouble” to which she referred was prior disappointment at dreams proven unrealistic. This kind of past experience can obstruct our ability to conceive of alternatives to current situations. We often limit the scenarios we’ll even consider and prematurely filter out anything that seems too far-fetched. Read more