Is This Story Serving Me?

Is This Story Serving Me?

I love the movie Bull Durham.  It’s one of my favorites of all-time.  It’s a funny movie about a minor league baseball team starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins.  And while I love it because of its irreverent humor and great dialogue, I...
What Will You Do with the Hard?

What Will You Do with the Hard?

I despise it when people say things like “If you find something you love, you will never work another day in your life.”  It’s a cute saying, but it’s not true.  Regardless of how much you love your chosen profession, there will be times when...
I Need To Get To Quadrant 2

I Need To Get To Quadrant 2

I have a project at the office that I am really excited about.  It’s a big project that, if successful, could have a great impact on the company.  But it’s a long-term project, and it’s brand new, so there is no well-worn path of which to follow. In...
The Simple Rule About Change

The Simple Rule About Change

Here is a simple rule about change. If you want something different than you have, you have to be willing to do something different than you have done. I think most of us, upon reading this, would nod and say “sure.”  Of course, that is true.  It’s...
It’s Time To Get Urgency Back

It’s Time To Get Urgency Back

Here is something I have found to be true.  When, as a consumer, I am researching something to purchase, there is a limited window on my attention.  It might be a whim, where I just want information, or something I want to purchase but I keep forgetting.  I go to my...