There’s a powerful American Indian fable that has never been more relevant: One evening, an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle is between two ‘wolves’ inside us all. One is evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, … Read more
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We all share a mutual enemy — the 24-hour clock. Considering we each have exactly the same amount of time per day, why do some people generate unimaginable productivity and results while others fall so woefully short? Embrace these best practices, and you’ll get more done in record time: Plan ahead. Rather than racing through … Read more
Dr. Zenko Hrynkiw is serious about his work. As the only neurosurgeon at Trinity Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama, he is on call 330 days per year. He’s deeply committed to helping people and saving lives, regularly embracing a “whatever it takes approach.” This resolve was put to the test a few weeks ago, in … Read more
Earlier this month, the 56th annual Grammy ceremony awarded Thomas Newman a Grammy for the score he composed for the James Bond movie Skyfall. It was a brilliant work, enhancing the emotions throughout the intense journey of Agent 007. Newman’s masterpiece was the connective tissue that stitched together scenes and characters, allowing us to savor … Read more
There are many ways to fight the people and organizations that are working to hold you back. Standing up to the schoolyard bully and fighting head-on is certainly one approach. Counter-attacks, hitting your enemy at their point of weakness, and peaceful protest are all proven strategies. One of my favorites –and often overlooked — is … Read more
In the 1967 Beatles classic, McCartney and Lennon sang a persistent mantra: “It’s getting better all the time.” They contrasted life’s problems, including bad teachers in school, general dissatisfaction and anger, and bumpy relationships, with the idea of continuous improvement as their prescriptive cure. As we look into the future, most of us are hungry … Read more
Here in Detroit, the arctic weather has delivered one giant mess on the roads. Colleagues of mine have reported downtown commutes as long as 2.5 hours for a ride that would normally take 35 minutes. The seemingly endless traffic causes mere frustration for the patient person and outright rage for the flustered. While waiting at … Read more
There’s a good chance you have at least one person in your life that does more harm than good. Perhaps it’s a boss that criticizes your every move. Maybe it’s a competitor, client, or colleague dead set on crushing your spirit. It could even be a parent or spouse that cuts you down rather than boosts you up. … Read more
In less than a month, the two best football teams in the nation will square off for the biggest sporting event of the year. With an expected audience of over 100 million people, this is the pinnacle career moment of these world-class athletes. Their chance to shine. To win. To make history. To reach the … Read more
In high school chemistry, we learned that adding several new chemicals to an existing one could create a dramatic effect. In fact, the surrounding substances can literally change the original into a completely new form of matter. The same holds true for you and those you surround yourself with. If you regularly hang out with … Read more