Blog 101- Channeling Bob Ross and Mr. Rogers
Body language communicates 93% of the messages we send to others. Maybe it’s 89%. Let’s not quibble, the point is we are wired to interpret signals from others that inform us of their intention and the meaning of their words. How we say things matters, a lot. What explains the popularity of Bob Ross’s painting […]
Blog 100 – The Better Box
Writing a blog everyday whether I feel like it or not has been a welcome challenge. Today’s blog is number 100, a nice round number. It is funny the significance we put on numbers like 100. It is really no different than any other number, other than it being the base of our number system […]
Day 99 – Truth and The Fabric of Reality
If you are one of those who think that there is no free will, that everything is predetermined, then I urge you to try this experiment. Tell the truth and see what happens. Tell a Lie and see what happens. No doubt, if you are old enough to read this, then you have already tried […]
Day 98 – Avoid Failure not Pain
Each day is a new opportunity to learn from the past, a new chance to do our best. The practice of the 365 Commitment has made me more aware of each day. What will I do with this window of time? What should I do with this day? In the past, I thought less about […]
Blog 97 – Some Goals and Strategy
Incremental improvement combined with habit works. Caveat, I realize my workout feats are not very impressive. So, the data I am about to reveal is not meant to wow anybody. What is most important to me is the consistency in keeping this commitment in order to make my workout habitual, and to slowly and incrementally […]
Blog 96 – Helping Ourselves
I really like Jordan Peterson’s advice – to treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping. Following this advice immediately takes us off the path of self-recrimination drives us to a place of objective self evaluation. We step outside ourselves and see ourselves as we see other people. Just a person making their way […]
Blog 95- Your Turn My Turn – The Rest of The Story
. . . . continued from Your Turn My Turn Part I So, that’s what Marti did, she sat in his office all day and watched him hold conversations around tough issues with his employees. She noticed that Art used a process that she later called the “Your Turn My Turn” process. Here is what […]
Blog 94 – Your Turn My Turn
The 365 Commitment is about adopting and committing to good habits. How we communicate with others is a critical to realizing our potential. So, here is a story that sheds light on some great habits of communication. The story is called “Your Turn My Turn,” it’s the story of Art, the Firestone Tire and Rubber […]
Blog 93 – Wisdom and Inspiration
I listened to a great speaker and leader (Peter Guber) give advice on business and leadership earlier this year. I was inspired and believe that his advice may help you with your 365 list and your day. Here are some things he had to day: Customer vs Audience When you call someone a “customer” they […]
Blog 92 – Cruel to Be Kind
Jordan Peterson, the famous psychologist, talks about a standard guideline in old folks homes. Don’t do anything for somebody that they can do themselves. This sounds a little harsh, especially if you are an especially compassionate sort. If we look at the outcome though, it is clear that doing so robs them of their dignity, […]