Dear Dan: I’m Stuck in Survival Mode
Good morning Dan, I liked your post on the mockingbird and the inner voices from the past. I feel like I live in the past too much and don’t spend enough time looking… Continue reading
Category Archive: Personal Growth
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7 Ways Humility Contributes to Self-Confidence
Formulas for developing confidence are only outstripped by the numbers of people who lack confidence. Think positive thoughts. Dress for success. Fake it till you make it. Smile. Stand with your hands on… Continue reading
It Sounded Smart in Your Head and Dumb When You Said It
Comedians say dumb things intentionally. The rest of us have learned that a ‘foot in the mouth’ leaves a bad taste. The dumb thing you said seemed smart in your head. “If Lincoln… Continue reading
How to Eliminate Mocking Voices and Find Your True Inner Voice
The first voice you hear in your head sounds like you, but it’s probably someone else. Don’t trust it. Mockingbird: There’s a Northern Mockingbird in a nearby tree singing his heart out as… Continue reading
Dear Dan: I Put Stuff Off and Work All Weekend
Dear Dan, I read and love your blog. Your post on procrastination hit home because I am a procrastinator. My director-level job involves deep-dive creativity, research, writing, deadlines, and teams. I’m good at… Continue reading
On Books
I love books, the old fashioned kind made from trees. I love how they feel and smell. Old books smell like wisdom. I love how books look on my shelves. If you saw… Continue reading