Too often we ask, “Why did this fail?” Situations – often very similar, come up short. Not because of what we do, but because of the questions we ask ourselves ahead of time and throughout. After all, we’re all programmed to win, and to achieve greatness – our mind goes into auto pilot, even in…
Category: Personal Development
Stones
When we look ahead to the things that are most important to us – the goals that mean everything to us, it sometimes seems overwhelming and daunting. Can I do this, or is it too big for me? So we often do nothing – looking at something so large, and doubting ourselves. But the enduring…
To Sunsets and New Beginnings
I usually have a difficult time determining whether a picture I’m looking at is showing either a sunrise or a sunset. Without being able to tell whether the sun is closer to east or west, I tend to be a little biased towards sunset, since I’m more of a “night owl,” and enjoy more sunsets…
Overlooked Preflight Instructions
Last week I traveled to Houston on business. It was a typical non eventful trip. Uber to MARTA to plane. And as always, my earphones went on as I got to the MARTA train station. The city passed me by, as I listened to my playlist. And conversations passed me by as well, since the…
Restarts, Crashes, and Falls
If you woke up in the Atlanta area this morning, you were treated to snow flurries, frigid temperatures and a sense of optimism. Not every New Years Day is this cold in Georgia, but we can always count on the sense of optimism that comes with a clean slate. New determination when it comes…
Pacing
They say patience is a virtue, but it has seldom been one of mine. In fact, some of my friends would describe me as a little “restless” when I have something in mind that I would like to accomplish. When it comes to telling time, I’ve always believed that the time is “right now.” In…
Plus a Little Bit More
Each time I’ve ever visited Gwinnett Technical College, I’ve ended up leaving the campus feeling much more energized than when I first arrived. Today was no exception. I was fortunate enough this morning to serve on a panel of five judges representing the business community. We were given the difficult task of choosing one winner…
Tangible Signs
Feelings of doubt have a way of surfacing during the quiet times – during the still of night, or times when we allow our minds to wander a bit. And as expected, doubt appears during the times when we need it the least. It seems that during the times when we’re working towards tackling life’s…
Run Through!
As I upload this post on a beautiful Friday afternoon, I know how many of us are feeling. Maybe you are watching the clock and saying, “This week is nearly over!” Not so fast. If you know me well, chances are you’re expecting a baseball analogy to follow. Like all good baseball coaches tell their…
Entering the Fast Lane
Rush hour traffic in the Atlanta area sometimes reminds me of navigating through some of life’s challenges. A traffic accident here or there, mixed in with road widening, and drivers who seem to be at the wrong place at the wrong time – slow drivers in the fast lane, and fast drivers in the slow…
Going With Gut Feelings
Decisions often have to be made at what often seems like the “speed of light,” during times when the right decision means everything. We need to go with our “gut feelings” sometimes – Often having to detect something intangible from an interaction. While we can’t always measure the intangible, the right decisions seem to reveal…
Random Moments at Specific Times 