Words have power. They have the power to shape our thoughts, to inform our actions, and to change our lives. Words offer transformation, but we rarely think of them this way. How we speak to …
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Ego Is the Enemy
The ego is your greatest opponent. It's sneaky, treacherous, and knows your biggest weaknesses. We must all learn to fight it. Or we'll end up like the board of directors at Enron. Ego is an …
Why It’s So Hard to Do Nothing
Have you ever done nothing for twenty minutes? I have. For the past month, I've meditated in silence. Twenty long minutes of sitting still and counting my breath. It's scary at first. Then …
The Japanese Art of Decluttering Your Home
Do you remember the last time you moved? You had more stuff than you thought. That's at least been the case for me. I'm moving to my new place in April, and the whole process feels …
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My 3 Words for 2018
It's that time of year again. You're thinking: How can I make this year better than the last? Maybe you've made a few resolutions. But those New Year's resolutions rarely survive the first week of …
Top Picks for 2017
2017 taught me patience. I wrote my first integrity report as a way to set higher standards for myself. My three words helped, too. The biggest life lesson I learned in 2017 was to: Focus on …