Many of us see the turning of a calendar page as a chance to begin anew. And, as a mark in time, it can be helpful, but the truth is that it takes more than just a date to experience true renewal. That may be why so many of us end up disappointed pretty quickly as we venture into the new year to find that not much has changed. For that to happen, we need to do more. In fact, just about now is when we begin to feel those early pangs of what can quickly turn to regret. But what is it we need ... Read More » about Are you ready for what is next?
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The many returns of the day, Part 2 What is your ROL?
In this series, we are talking about how we achieve a good rate of return on our investments beyond our money. The reality is that where our money goes isn't really the best indicator of what our future is going to look like. Our priorities and choices in every part of our lives are a factor. What is in common across everything is that before we can have a return, we must invest. You may be saying, Of course! I knew that. But in fact, the three areas we are going to explore together ... Read More » about The many returns of the day, Part 2 What is your ROL?
The Many Returns of the Day: What Investments Do You Measure?
In our businesses, we talk about achieving a good return on investment (ROI). We want to know that where we are investing our resources is providing us with an adequate, even above-average return. We consider risk and reward as a part of this and most likely will not invest where the potential ROI (reward) doesn’t align with what we want to achieve. It is about our priorities and choices. All too often, we limit these expectations (and conscious decisions) to where we are investing ... Read More » about The Many Returns of the Day: What Investments Do You Measure?
How much life are you leaving on the table?
This past week, I took the time to go through my refrigerator and check the dates on everything. It’s something I do periodically, but I had been putting it off this time. Mainly because I already knew this was going to be one of those times where I would be facing something that I despise: Waste. There is nothing that will spark negative thoughts for me faster than seeing waste. Especially when the waste could have easily been avoided. Like with those groceries. It reminded me of how we ... Read More » about How much life are you leaving on the table?
Beyond the Dance of Easy and Hard
Last year, we lost a legend and one of my favorite actors. I don’t know of anyone in the entertainment industry I’ve admired more than Robert Redford. Even for those of us who didn’t know him personally, his work, both on and off the screen, gave us the sense that we did. As I read the tributes that came pouring in from around the world, one phrase kept repeating: he made it look easy. That’s what pulled me into this reflection. Because in life, we know things rarely are. That’s the mark of a ... Read More » about Beyond the Dance of Easy and Hard
Which do you create? A probing question from Picasso
Resilience is demonstrated by what we create from our life experiences. And with that, what we create has everything to do with our perspective. As Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are right.” This is particularly true when we touch on what we create. Perhaps you don’t even see yourself as someone who creates anything, but I can assure you that you do. Each of us is a creative, and we all have an innate need to create. It goes well ... Read More » about Which do you create? A probing question from Picasso
