Posts Tagged ‘self-talk’
When we value the needs of others and act in ways that help them get their needs met, we all win. Having the presence and skills to choose what to share, how to share it, and when not to share empowers us to contribute authentically and use judgment regarding the aspects of our authenticity. Raising…
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Pain vs Gratitude
Consider the implications of the following choice. Option 1: We begin the day assuming that nothing is going to interfere with our plan. We then experiencing pain when it does. Option 2: We begin the day assuming that something unexpected is going to interfere with our plan. We then experience gratitude in the rare occurrence…
Read MoreMemento vitae
Some lessons are worth relearning every day and as often as possible. For instance, the concept of memento mori. By remembering death, life becomes more valuable. A powerful spin on this is memento amore perit. Those we love can die at any moment. And if it happened, I can imagine begging for even my least…
Read MoreConnection Strategy
Anytime we find ourselves in conflict, it’s best to focus on and clear our side of it first. A strategy to begin resolving most conflict from our side of the net is to ask the following questions in your mind: 1) What would all of this look like if it was easy? 2) When I’m…
Read MoreGo to health.
A man goes to confessional and the priest tells him to stop sinning if he wants to go to Heaven. The same man goes to his doctor who tells him to stop eating sugar and drinking alcohol if he wants to be healthy. The man goes to his bathroom and the person in the mirror…
Read MoreThe hierarchy of mastery
Like progressing through Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs toward self- actualization, a professional ascends a hierarchy of skillsets on their way toward creating their works of art, sharing their masterpieces, or delivering their unparalleled service. As it goes with Maslow’s needs, mastery of the lower fundamental levels unlocks and sustains possibility to perform at higher…
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