Stop, smell the roses

In our fast-paced world, we often forget to be. We rush from one task to another, and our minds are constantly elsewhere. But what if the secret to productivity lies in being more present? Presence isn’t just about stopping to smell the roses; it’s about...

Achieving A’s

In a podcast, the actor Matthew McConaughey talks about how he realized he was stretching himself thin a few years ago while attempting to be a family man and actor while running a production company, music label, and foundation. He grasped that he was scoring B’s in...

Consistent and patient

It rarely happens as fast as we want, nor does it take as long as we may imagine. If we start fast, with urgency and a desire to get to the end immediately, we often meet with disappointment and failure. In response, we resort to abandonment. Suppose we are methodical...

Which priorities?

Our priorities are relevant. They define us. We choose to state what is essential and uphold those ideals. Let’s begin with the word priority: It suggests what is most important. But then, we have allowed ourselves to permit many priorities to deal with our inability...

Predictor of success

The stories of individuals, and organizations, who succeed in their pursuits are riddled with examples of good fortune, opportunities, luck, and privilege. But, while it may not always be the case, many times, there is a single trait that stands above all others in...