I Had A Dream

I Had A Dream

I had a dream last night that had me upset.  It was intense and it felt real…and I was having it right as I woke up.  The contents of the dream are not important, because well, it was a dream!  It wasn’t real.  But I woke up this morning in a bad mood...
The Optimist, Pessimist, Realist Debate

The Optimist, Pessimist, Realist Debate

My good friend Bill Petrie and I have an ongoing debate.  We discuss in Episode 7 of the Promo UpFront podcast here.  It centers around the idea of the Optimist, the Pessimist, and the Realist. My take, which I will dissect today, was simple.  There is no such thing...
The Story You Tell Yourself

The Story You Tell Yourself

Yesterday I woke up feeling tired.  I knew it was time to wake up.  I had a lot to do.  But my body and mind did not seem ready to move. I convinced myself to peel my body out of bed and I walked slowly to the kitchen so I could make coffee.  As I filled the coffee...
My Own Social Dilemma

My Own Social Dilemma

I talk a lot about the importance of intentional morning routines.  I think it is critical for a productive (and ultimately happy) day.  One of the things that I try to be intentional about is to “put some good” into my brain first thing in the morning.  I...