They say you shouldn’t compare yourself with others, but sometimes comparing is unblemished enjoyment. When your car outshines your neighbor’s, talking about cars is pleasurable, for example. Pleasure of comparison: On a trip… Continue reading
Miserable leaders have miserable teams. “I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” 1924 Olympic Gold Medalist in the… Continue reading
A big goal makes me feel powerful when it’s 364 days away. A goal for today slaps me to attention.
A year-long goal is a compass. Awareness of brevity sets the rudder.
Aristotle believed in two kinds of happiness. Hedonic happiness is derived from pleasure. The second kind of happiness is eudaimonia. This comes from pursuing virtue and meaning. Let yourself be happy: Are challenges… Continue reading
A coaching client said, “I want a learning plan for myself that’s fun. I don’t need another job.” All learning plans should be fun. The world is wacked when enjoyment feels like a… Continue reading
Being present is getting there by being here. You aren’t present when one eye watches the clock. You’re absent when you intimidate with position or power. When you try to impress someone a… Continue reading
