Find a New Role
Conspirator Annette, in some of her many roles I’ve been listening to and learning from Martin Shaw, a teller of myths and fairy tales. His stories are disquieting, oblique, and...
The problem with being a step ahead
The Great Saunter group. I’m in the back, smiling through the blisters. Earlier this month, I headed to New York for the Great Saunter. And...
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Find a New Story
It’s a sign that change is coming — and with it, a new story. I asked my friend Don about how to bring out the best in someone, and quick...
Just clean the fish, they said
My fish tank Changing the water Here’s a slightly odd, but thought-provoking question for you: If you take a goldfish out of a dirty tank, scrub that goldfish clean, and...
My first ever gift guide
No affiliate links, just stuff I use often and delightfully enjoy. I really love the flurry of gift guides that come at the end of the year. I know that...
The mask, the costume, and the best version of you
Not much has changed, has it? It’s the time of year in North America when costumes, candy, and pretending to be someone else are trending. Funny enough, I’ve spent most...
Turns out, I’m not built like a Japanese palace
At the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, admiring craftsmanship and contemplating perfection. Last week I was in Tokyo. Part pleasure, part professional … part wandering around, Lost in Translation. At some...
Keep looping forward
Welcome to Day 7 — the final day of A Week of Living Brilliantly. It’s been an absolute joy to share this week with you. Your engagement and replies have...
Celebrate your oops
Welcome to Day 6 of A Week of Living Brilliantly. How are we almost at the finish line already? If you’ve missed anything, you can catch up on the earlier...
The art of a generous No
Welcome to Day 5 of A Week of Living Brilliantly. Yesterday we talked about cultivating courage (it’s here if you want a recap). Today, you’ll get to apply it in...
Discomfort is not the enemy
Welcome to Day 4 of A Week of Living Brilliantly. Ruben Chavez is a writer, host of The Think Grow Podcast, and the creator of @ThinkGrowProsper — which he started...
Your North Star, in a single word
Welcome to Day 3 of A Week of Living Brilliantly. Dr. Jason Fox is a friend of mine and one of the most interesting humans I know. He calls himself...
Celebrate the duct tape stage
Welcome to Day 2 of A Week of Living Brilliantly. Let’s get into the weeds a bit … Amy Whitaker is a longtime teacher of business to artists and art...