My spell books for coaching x parents. If you’ve come this far, you may be hearing the call, or maybe a whisper, or maybe a whisper of a whisper, that...

No, I haven’t grown out my hair. But I am calling forth the Indomitable. In How to Begin, I talk about a Worthy Goal being Thrilling, Important, and Daunting. I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Duct tape, messy middle, crappy first draft … let’s celebrate! A Week of Living Brilliantly kicked off yesterday. You didn’t sign up? No worries — I’ve smuggled out one of...

If the sharks don’t get you, there are other options. Danger! Or so we’re told Bill Bryson is hilarious about how white Australians named places. It’s been some years since...

Literally, a waiting room What are you waiting for? I’m curious to know how you read that question. The word you chose to give weight to shifts its meaning. WHAT...

How about a Zen koan to start your morning?  (For anyone about to Google that, a Zen koan is a deliciously paradoxical statement, question, or story used to challenge conventional...