Cognitive Load
One of the things I’ve paid more attention to in the past several years is cognitive load. Cognitive refers to the brain. Load refers to
October 14, 2022
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Complaints vs. Requests
In individual relationships, it’s easy to complain. The problem with complaining as a primary way of relating is that, often, there aren’t positive changes. In
October 12, 2022
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Cats Don’t Bark
Dogs bark. Cats meow. Fish swim. Birds fly. Other than a few exceptions, this is how the world works. If you try to get your
October 11, 2022
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Getting What You Deserve…
When I started my career, I was under the impression that in the workplace you always get what you deserve. I was naive and wrong.
October 10, 2022
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Culture in Companies, Families, and Romantic Relationships
At Stanford, the one class I disliked the most was called “Cultures, Ideas and Values.” At the time, I thought there was little value in
October 1, 2022
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How to Make a First or Lasting Impression
If you want to make an impressive first impression with someone, show them how smart, brilliant, and accomplished you are. Share with them your resume, income,
September 27, 2022
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My Struggles with Suicide
Over the last 15 years or so, I have struggled at times with depression and suicidal thoughts. In those moments,
Thanksgiving Day 2018
Today is my favorite holiday… Thanksgiving. On this day, I remind myself to give gratitude and appreciation for the many
What Will People Think?
Many people struggle to pursue what they really want, out of fear of what people will think. When I hear
The Most Strategic Decision of Your Life
The most strategic decision of your life will be deciding which people you allow into your life and which you
Criticism vs. Requests
Criticism involves telling someone what they did wrong (or worse yet, telling them what’s wrong with them). A request involves
Dealing with Overwhelm
At one point or another in your life, you’re going to be overwhelmed. Overwhelm comes in two flavors — functional
How to Talk to Pigs (and People Too)
I have a confession. I talk to pigs… specifically my daughter’s guinea pigs. More specifically, they talk to me. (No,
Surviving vs. Thriving
You can approach life in one of two ways. You can focus on surviving, or you can focus on thriving.
Problem Talker vs. Problem Solver
When my oldest daughter was four years old, she would constantly blurt out all her problems. “I am hungry.” “I
Are You Successful?
I was in Chicago recently, hosting a dinner meeting for members of my Inner Circle mentorship program. During dinner, someone