I don't like pumping gas. I always get impatient. I'm not really sure why as it doesn't take all that long to fill up my gas tank but nonetheless it's a task I don't like.That's why, when filling up on a road trip recently, I was delighted to find a reason to chuckle as I pumped the gas yet … [Read more...] about A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
I hold out. I waited seven weeks for my Aeron chair because I wanted grey instead of black. I sat on the floor in my living room for three months because I wanted a couch that was three inches lower than the in-store model. I went four months without any creative-type support because I hadn't found … [Read more...] about Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
No matter if the journey (Journey Life Lens®) is a strong preference of yours or if you avoid it all costs (preferring to get to the point, the destination - Destination Life Lens®) we've all got to deal. Deal with the open road and the horizon that beckons. Find our own path that works. For … [Read more...] about What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
What could be easier than moving from one side of the street to the other?Look left Look right When there's no oncoming traffic, cross the streetRight? Not so fast. Crossing the street, like many other daily rituals in our lives, is influenced by that massive lens through which we see the … [Read more...] about How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Dyana Valentine describes herself as dark chocolate chili peppers. She’s sweet and has a kick when she’s helping self-starters self-finish one project at a time. Dyana’s a coach in the very best sense of the word. She’s also a professional instigator, she takes what’s already there and turns … [Read more...] about Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. If you're a regular reader of our monthly newsletter you'll know that they include an article, some resources and then, well, some … [Read more...] about Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical.Check out the following resources to help you do both - be on track and be true to yourself.Need to create some space to reflect … [Read more...] about Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
A recent survey in the Canadian HR Reporter, by Claude Balthazard, reported on human resource professionals' take on problem managers. Cleaning up after them. Sometimes repeatedly. The article had some interesting things to say about some organizational cultures tolerating problem behaviour. A … [Read more...] about The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
I love lists. I covet lists. I crave making lists. Lists relax me. They keep my delusion of being in control of my world firmly in place.I have a confession to make however. At the end of a bad day, my eyes will skittishly wander towards a list only to streak away faster than you can say … [Read more...] about Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
What's on your to done list? Yep, your to done list.
Have lots of time on your hands? More than enough resources to do what you want to do? Do you regularly feel in charge, competent, controlled? Is relaxed your middle name?Yes? Then please send me the name of the deserted island you're living on.No? Then welcome to the rest of the … [Read more...] about What's on your to done list? Yep, your to done list.
Scratch to do lists. What's on your not to do list?
Chances are if I ask what's on your to-do list you'll be able to pull 1 (or 10) out of your Blackberry, IPhone, daytimer and/or nightstand. Or out of your brain matter if you're not the scribing type. Chances are your list is long. Chances are it weighs you down.What about lightening … [Read more...] about Scratch to do lists. What's on your not to do list?
Stop in the name of sanity; see what’s on Danielle LaPorte’s & other’s ‘no way Jose’ list
Stop in the name of ... love? Peace? Sanity? Self-preservation?Yes. Stop.Third in a series, this post collects some wonderful musings of what some equally wonderful folk want to stop doing. Far from filling up their plates with more to-do's, these are things they want to take off their … [Read more...] about Stop in the name of sanity; see what’s on Danielle LaPorte’s & other’s ‘no way Jose’ list
