About this so-called “New Year”…

We are living in surreal times of juxtaposed “realities” of which the arbitrary creation called “New Year’s Day” provides a wonderful illustration.  In conversations with friends and colleagues this week, we’ve exchanged the customary “Happy New Year” greeting as...

Ingredients for Reinvention

The other day, I suddenly had a hankering for macaroni and cheese.  I don’t even remember the last time I ate mac-n-cheese, but since I was already wandering the aisles of the grocery store, I took a glance at the shelves. Gluten-free, dairy-free, cheezy...

The Intelligence of Anger

Let’s talk about managing anger. The Achievement paradigm says:  “manage” your emotions as they are a distraction that prevents you from achieving your goals.  True success means that you’ve “managed” your emotions so much that you can be very productive and...

Mayday! Celebration or world emergency?

Mayday Mayday Mayday! It’s May Day, today. While ancient traditions have always celebrated this as a time of new beginnings and spring, I got curious about how the phrase “mayday” has come to denote an emergency in radio communications — given...

The courage to be in enjoyment over efficiency

Imagine that you sit down to a beautifully adorned table, covered with gourmet dishes of the most delectable foods.   A filet of wild-caught salmon, drizzled with a pinot noir reduction and toasted juniper berries.  A bowl of steaming risotto with...