I have a challenge for you. Take it up now for the rest of the day, or maybe start fresh tomorrow.
So what do I suggest you try?
Business Mantra – Break Through The Chaos With Focus
What’s your business mantra? A mantra is a statement that you repeat to focus the mind. The word itself goes back to ancient Sanskrit meaning “thought behind speech or action.” Using clear mantras to help guide your life and business is a powerful practice. These short maxims anchor you, guide you, and more. I don’t … Read more
Focus vs Down Time – Are You Striking The Right Balance?
I found this point from The Odin Project thought-provoking: “When learning, your mind will consistently switch between the following two states: Focus mode: This state occurs when you are consciously focusing on learning, reading, watching videos, or working on a project. Diffuse mode: This state occurs subconsciously, at times when you are not actively learning, … Read more
Here’s Why I’m Learning Ruby On Rails First
I wrote recently about learning the Ruby on Rails programming framework. That post outlined some initial thoughts on why I picked Ruby, but I decided to expand on this for readers with an interest in learning programming. There is a raging debate these days on whether new programmers should first learn Ruby and RoR or … Read more
Resonance and Dissonance – The Ebb and Flow of Life
So many of us spend our lives attempting to flee the difficult challenges, the things we don’t like, the hang ups, the problems, the dissonance.
This attempt to relieve life’s tension is natural and human. This website would never
The Entrepreneurial Curve
You’re gonna flail, flail, flail till something goes hyperbolic*. Or you quit and go get a job. The flailing is also called learning. *Hyperbolic doesn’t have to mean silicon valley style unicorn. It might just mean you build a business that makes a nice living.
Be Shallow At First
When you are starting any new venture, I have a piece of advice for you.
Be Shallow At First
Your Internal Gyroscope
“A wisdom figure is someone who is seen to have arrived at an inner center and lives out of the resource found there.” ~ Murray Stein Many years ago, I read William Manchester’s biography of Winston Churchill, The Last Lion. Many vivid passages from that book remain with me year after year, but one stands out … Read more
When You Regret The Right Decision
I have a little secret for you. You can feel regret even when you make the right decision.
Why? Because even if you make a change that is best for your life and for those around you, you will be giving something up. Something dies