Posts Tagged ‘chiropractor’
The tide of trust
Personal development, leadership, communication, impact, health. The path for all of them is simple, but not easy. Be present. Care deeply. Listen with focus. Reflect and validate. Act in ways that honor yourself and others. Repeat. If we master moving down this path, the tide of trust will lift all boats.
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Lose to win
Those who fail the most win. There are a few caveats: You must learn from each failure. You must not fail the same way repeatedly. You must not fail in a way that kills you (obviously), bankrupts you, or knocks you out of whatever game you are playing. If you mind the caveats, you fail,…
Read MoreSeeing ourselves in nature
The more we spend time in nature the more we see ourselves as a part of it. The more time we spend on our mobile devices the more we stop seeing ourselves at all.
Read MoreKey Performance Indicators
There are X and Y axes for a successful career. The x-axis is time and the y-axis is what you choose to measure, usually profit (business) or income (individual). There are also X and Y axes for a fulfilling life. The x-axis is time and the Y-axis is both trust with people you care about…
Read MoreIntermittent abstinence
The first time I tasted a croissant from Ariscault in SF, I was mind blown. When I went back the next day, it was still amazing. When I went every day for a week at one point, it was really good. Too much of an incredible thing can desensitize us to the stimulus. Purposely inserting…
Read MoreWhen we’re bad at meditating…
It’s still worth it. If you go to see the Sistine Chapel, and it’s a crowded day, it’s still worth it. If you go eat at Tartine Bakery in SF, and the line is around the corner, it’s still worth it. To even recognize that there is something on the other side of the distractions…
Read MoreThe concept of anger is either hated or loved. It is both blamed for the worst violence in the world and also praised for the most inspiring protest against such violence. And like most things that draw out such intense emotions, it is mostly often misunderstood. To uncover the gift of anger is to see…
Read MoreBig choices and small decisions
We make millions of choices throughout life that steer us along our path. We choose what to eat, when to go, when to protect, when to give up, when to push through, when to go the extra mile, when to rest, what to spend our lives and careers getting better at, and what we want…
Read MoreMovement carcinogens
High heel shoes. Economy airplane seats. Wallets in back pockets. Tight fitting clothes that limit the range of motion required for activities of daily living like tying shoes and picking small humans up off the ground. Laptops literally being used on laps. Sitting in one position for more than twenty minutes. Walking only on smooth…
Read MoreWalking with a three-year-old
The secret to holding space, teaching, and coaching is embodied when you walk hand-in-hand with a three-year-old. The child has smaller steps. His curiosity is piqued more often. He stops to touch things that have drawn his focus every few steps. We contribute to a sense of belonging and safety by holding his hand gently…
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