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Say 20% Less
Did you know that Spanish contains 20% more words than English? I didn’t. Not until it was too late. Not until my translators let me know – with a slight hint of frustration in their (out of breath) voices. I had just completed my...
Read moreWhere’s the manual for always on?
When I started high school, I didn’t know how to touch-type. I hunted and pecked my way around the keyboard in a way that would be embarrassing to see now. In 9th grade, as part of a business curriculum, my fingers were introduced to...
Read morePut scary on a sliding scale
You’re allowed to be scared. Being scared means you’re pushing yourself up against the edges, trying new things, and challenging the comfy cozy confines of normal, every day existence. If you go through life and you’re not scared of anything, you’re probably not trying...
Read moreReady, Set, Go
Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up. It knows it must outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. Every morning in Africa, a lion wakes up. It knows it must run faster than the slowest gazelle, or it will starve. It...
Read moreOpen your hands
Sometimes life makes it feel like you should ball up your fists. Fight this urge with everything you’ve got. It’s far better to go through your life with your hands wide open. An open hand can: wave hello say “welcome, nice to meet you,...
Read moreYou must live your legacy
How much is a reputation worth? From the perspective of a brand trying to convince you to buy their product or join their tribe, it’s everything. Would you put your money into a bank if they have a history of bankruptcy? Would you vote...
Read moreProductivity through mindfulness
Stop wishing there were more hours in the day. It’s not going to happen. Every day contains just 1440 minutes in which you can accomplish tasks, find enjoyment, take care of your body and recharge. Like so many others, I’m always trying to get...
Read moreA runner’s guide to balance and perspective
This was originally published in 2006. It feels both very far away and more relevant than ever. I think there’s value in here, even for the non-runners among us: as we drown in email, connectivity and general juggling of too many tasks… sometimes unplugging...
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