Life is made up of a long series of fragmented experiences. Every day is a chance to write something new into memory. But most of life, for most people, passes and is forgotten in a blur of meaninglessness. I’m working hard to change my path through life, and create more moments worth remembering. It doesn’t have to be hard. For me, two things work well. Noticing. The simple act of taking time to take in the experience of the everyday....
Sir, we just lost the main rear deflector shield. One more direct hit on the back quarter and we’re done for! C3PO Never let down your deflector shields. Tend to them and nurture them. They keep you safe from hits on the back quarter! When thinking about how to protect your productivity, deflector shields are a marvellous tool to activate. Deflector shields can take many forms. Templates: If someone wants to dump work on you, make them format it in a way that forces due consideration on all aspects of the problem....
In an ideal world, everyone would feeling sufficient belonging, and be comfortable enough in vulnerability towards each other, that this post didn’t need writing. We’re not there yet. The most effective, kind, and valuable type of feedback is the accurate type. The type that isn’t wrapped in layers of extra-communication to soften the blow. The type that helps the receiver enter directly into a discussion to establish the truth of a matter....
Telling yourself a story about who you are is a powerful way to frame your reality. I am an athlete. I am a teacher. I am an innovator. I tell myself stories to prove it, and I back it up with actions to support my commitment to the story. When I find props (and products) that help me tell my story, I get them. Clothes I can move in help me be an athlete....
Imagine someone called you up today, and wanted to make a movie about your life. Take some time to imagine how that conversation would play out. The director is one hundred percent sincere. What are the thoughts that go through your mind? I won’t put words into your mouth. I’m sure you can see where this is going. For me, my responses are problematic. As children, we all wanted to be heroes....