How to Help Those Who Don’t Want It
For more than twenty years, my tagline has been, “There are two kinds of people in the world: People with…
Why Understanding the Difference Between Advice-Givers and “Demanders” is Vital
There is a great difference between those who give advice and those who demand that their opinions and perspectives be…
How to Know If Your Confirmation Bias Blinds You
We all think we’re smart. We all think that our perspective is more complete and more insightful than those who…
You Don’t Really Want Answers to What You’re Asking
Once, there was a man who lost his keys. He looked for them frantically, and then in desperation cried out,…
The Prison of Blame
Once there was a prison that did not have any cells, or walls, or fences. The prison was very real,…
The Mirror of My Future Self
Not many people know that I write poetry, and that’s because I’ve only ever shared my poetry with a handful…
“Just”
“Hey, ‘just’ do exactly what I say, and everything will be fine.” “I don’t know why people don’t ‘just’…..” “All…
You Want Praise, Not Feedback
One of the more fascinating human actions is asking for feedback. People ask frequently, “What do you think of….” But…
What You Can Do: Write Now About the COVID-19 Quarantine
Through the years, research has demonstrated that writing about events can significantly shape the way we experience them. In one…
Master Craftsmen
There once was a sword-maker who wanted to be known as the greatest craftsman of his time. To that end,…