My 2nd Mistake

My 2nd Mistake

by | Nov 29, 2022 | Self Management

The minute I walked into the Tampa airport, I knew I’d blown it. But it was too late. The Uber was long gone, and with it, my phone. When you consider the major problems you might have, this problem of mine was ridiculously minor. But when you lose...
How to stay UP when the Dow goes DOWN

How to stay UP when the Dow goes DOWN

by | Sep 30, 2022 | Self Management

I worry about the Dow. Often, in the midst of work, I wonder how the Dow is doing—the way you might worry about an unsteady friend who reacts to every single thing that happens, or that might happen, and then gives you the math on how he’s feeling: “I was up 10¼...
I will be successful when . . .

I will be successful when . . .

by | May 26, 2022 | New Tips, Self Management

“You’ll spend 86,400 hours of your life at work,” I told a college-aged audience, “and in the wrong job, EVERY SINGLE DAY WILL FEEL THAT LONG.” 86,400 hours is a low estimate, of course.  It omits all the time you spend getting to work,...
Exhausted. Mentally.

Exhausted. Mentally.

by | Jan 27, 2022 | Self Management

If you ask people when they get their best ideas, they say things like in the shower, washing dishes, while running. These are usually separate activities, although I suppose you could experiment. Honey, I’m in the shower! Please bring me the dishes—also my...