I have a friend who succeeds at pretty much anything she touches. New business? She already owns one, so why not start another? Website, manufacturing, marketing, she's on it. Neither starting nor following through are a problem. Room remodel? She finds the right people in a jiff, knows what she wants, and viola, it's done. A different art technique for her designs? She finds a class, takes it, and boom, she makes her pieces. And yes, they're gorgeous. I'm not sure why … [Read more...]
Why (Real) Change Is An Inside Job
IT'S HARD TO let go of seeing something in a way you've always seen it. I recently came across this story: Imagine that you go to a doctor and tell her about the pain you're having. She listens attentively, and then proceeds to prescribe medicine for your friend. You say, "That's great", and go on your merry way. How absurd is that? But that's what we do so often; we want something other than us to change-a friend, a spouse, a boss--then life would be great. When my day tanks, … [Read more...]