“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” — Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. We live in a world full of opinions, influencers, intuitions, and charismatic talking heads. Many of which have no certified background in […]
“If you obey all the rules you miss all the fun.” — Katharine Hepburn. Rules are everywhere, even if their perception can vary from culture to culture. Following rules is certainly important, but it isn’t everything. The truth is life isn’t lived in grayscale. Sometimes to truly shine, you’ve got to color outside the lines. […]
“The man who never makes a mistake must get pretty tired of doing nothing.” — Will Rogers. Trying something once and failing is common. Quitting after that failure is a sure way never to succeed. Failure isn’t the end, it’s only a stepping stone toward success. The key to turning setbacks into opportunities is persistence. […]
“Calmness is the cradle of power.” — Josiah Gilbert Holland. With social media engineered to force emotions upon you, coupled with life and world situations, it can feel like you’re in a constant tornado of doom. In a world that thrives on constant emotional rollercoasters, staying calm can be like a superpower. It allows you […]
“Like most people, I hate public speaking.” — James Newton Howard. Public speaking is far more than just getting up in front of a crowd, it’s a powerhouse practice that transforms your confidence, cognition, and connections. Repeatedly speaking in public delivers phenomenal boosts in self-efficacy. Unfortunately, it is also ranked as one of people’s top […]
“There is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert. Such a person would be in the lunatic asylum.” — Carl Jung. Every relationship, whether with a partner, friend, or family member, comes with its own unique rhythm. One of the most challenging aspects is managing differing energy levels. Yet, this is also one […]
“Once people take ownership over the decision to receive feedback, they’re less defensive about it.” — Adam Grant. As covered last week, making decisions is hard. Taking ownership of those decisions is just as tough. It’s really easy to blame others when things go wrong. Professional finger pointing and knife fighting is all too common […]
“I had a great teacher in India who said to me, ‘If you think you’re spiritual and evolved and enlightened, go home for Christmas.’” — Elizabeth Gilbert For the holidays, or any gathering, everyone desires the picture-perfect family, sitting in social media-ready positions around the fire, having the best time with one another. But the […]
“Don’t Panic.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Keep calm and carry on is not just a campy phrase. The ability to regulate emotions and keep a clear head is essential to making sound decisions during hard or stressful times. Stress is guaranteed in life, so it makes sense to practice the best […]
“People who enjoy meetings should not be in charge of anything.” — Thomas Sowell Meetings are tough. They can either be super productive or a complete waste of time. The line between the two is often blurred, as what was supposed to be a constructive meeting can downward spiral into chaos. As your career progresses, […]