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Will You Be Missed?
I was just listening to TED Radio Hour podcast on Disruptive Leadership (super insightful line-up of conversations in that program is a “must listen”). One of the presenters, Seth Godin,
“BBC Dad”: Big Career, Little Children
“You can have everything, just not at the same time”. I first heard this quote years ago at the Women on Wall Street conference, stated by a successful, beautiful business
What’s Not Broken
Wisdom comes at the expense of having broken much – friendships, habits, glasses, heels, codes, hearts, dishes, connections… So, it’s logical that by our 30’s, we have a good grip
Full or Empty? Manage Your Personal Energy
You’re at the top of your game. You act with authority and get results. You have an outstanding track record of resolving issues, and a long list of clients
When Your Expertise Fails You
What do you answer when someone asks you “What do you do?”? I’m guessing you can easily reach for one or two explanations about what you get paid to do,
Happiness Routine That Actually Works
(Originally posted here , but this important topic deserves a second look; I’m putting it at the top of the blog so that you don’t have to look for it.) “You
Control or Let Go?
Analytical Thinkers’ Guide for Letting Go As analytical people, we often try to control situations to create or get what we want. It seems logical: we want something, so we
Sustainable Work-Life Balance: Possibility or Fiction?
Sustainable work-life balance is one of the greatest challenges of today’s leaders who want to have a meaningful career, to make time for the family and friends, travel, play, and develop
The Missing Piece
“Something is missing” is a sensation that is often more subtle than obvious. One may not notice a cloud slowly floating across the sky, until suddenly, it feels chilly outside.
What To Do When You Can’t Bullet-Proof Your Life
This post was originally written in December of 2012, immediately after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut. Unfortunately, it is just as relevant today as it was in 2012.
3 Things That Will Change Your Life
I recently gave a talk at Google’s NYC office on Intuition and Creativity. Developing intuition is a practice, much like mastering a musical instrument, so I was a bit surprised
What Do You Believe?
How do you distinguish between what you know, and what you believe? What is the difference between a fact and an opinion, anyway? While knowledge is a compilation of facts,
Waterfalls: 20 Years Ago and Now
Do you remember yourself in 1995? Who were you then? What interested you, what troubled you? Who did you hope you would become in 20 years? If you could say
How to Choose
How do you make the best choice in a situation in which your decision has serious consequences? We’re not talking about ice cream flavors here, so let’s get serious and
How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure: 3 Practical Strategies
The latest from Mind Terrain Coaching: Making a major life transformation on your own is ridiculously hard. If you’re ready to work, though, and ready for
Odd but Effective Brain Connections for Boosting Productivity
Do you by chance see days of the week in color? What about seeing numbers or letters in color? How about getting a distinct smell associated with a specific
Love in the Time of Neuroscience
One of our sons asked me recently how we can know for sure whether our love for someone is real. I thought about it for a while. I heard
Best Thing You Can Wish For
Between all the memories, obligations, presents, family gatherings, hopes, expectations, responsibilities and promises, this time of the year can feel hectic and stressful. Still, this time of the
What You’ve Never Done Before
I’m about to do something I’ve never done before. I’m inviting you to join me on an unusual, restorative, and magical journey, where you’ll learn something “off the
When to Choose the Easy Path
Let’s do a 30-second experiment. Ready? Grab a piece of paper and a pen, divide the paper into two columns, and label them “Easy Path” and “Hard Path”. Now, put