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Rogers famously wrote that human beings have potentially available a tremendous range of intuitive powers.  That we are indeed wiser than our intellects, but sadly, we have neglected the capacities of the non rational, creative and metaphoric parts of our brains. What he forgot to mention, though, is that intuition arrives as a physical whisper, not a cognitive shout. The thing we tune into is our body, not our brain.  There’s…

After years of making war against the way things are, I finally realized that life is a story that takes its sweet ass time unraveling itself.  All situations unfold regardless of how we feel about them, irrespective of our precious agendas, expectations and judgments.  Surrendering to this reality is actually quite liberating. Because it helps us believe that there is wisdom in the unfolding of events exactly as they…

I’ve always loved reading historical books about the bright ideas that changed the world and the inspirational people who brought them to life.  There’s something magical about studying the history of famous inventions, mistakes that turned into big businesses and everyday items had surprisingly haphazard beginnings.  But we can’t consume our way to innovation. The only way to ratchet up our species is to create.  That’s why I started keeping…

The worst part about chronic pain is, you start to live your life in ways to accommodate your problem, and as a result, your world becomes narrower and less flexible.  All of your resources are servicing the dysfunction, and so, there’s no time left to live the kind of life you want to live.  That’s the difference between pain and suffering. Pain is the physical sensation in your body,…

Steal Scott’s Ideas started as a writing exercise about three years ago.  Since then, it has evolved into a series of blogs and corporate workshops.  And next, in its next stage of evolution, it has become a product development & innovation gameshow!  As your host, I’ll gather with friends, family members, colleagues, some strangers from the internet, and we’ll collaborate to solving real problems, brainstorming ridiculous innovations and building…

Moving forward, in any kind of way, is simultaneously empowering and agonizing.  Because on one hand, we get to step into a newfound vision of the future that is ours to write. But on the other hand, we have to let go of some things that have previously helped us. We have to release our grip on the past and open our hands to receive the new.  As my favorite…

When I see people walking around like this world was theirs for the taking, here’s what the curmudgeon in me wants to say.  I’m sad that your innocence is not going to last.  I’m sorry that somebody somewhere is going to do something to you that’s going to wipe the smile off your face.  I dread the day when somebody tries to steal all of your hungry youth juice…

Improv comedy veterans know that the fun is always on the other side of a yes.  That’s where the most engaging, memorable and hilarious scenes and characters are born.  What’s fascinating is, in the business world, the opposite is true. Problems are always on the other side of a no.  I have a colleague who manages the call center at a company that produces charity marathons. His customer support…

The relieving part about change is, we don’t have to become different people, we just have to learn how to use what we have for good.  Especially if our condition or temperament or personal history is a liability that can work against us. Because once we understand that thing as an energy source that we’re obligated to do something with, the process of change moves from one of resistance and conversion…

Every standup is asked the same question.  Do people expect you to be funny all the time?  Which is probably infuriating for them, but it comes with the territory of being a comedian. If making people laugh is your profession, you’ve signed up for a series of choices and challenges, one of which is dealing with audience expectations.  Veteran performers actually have a name for it. It’s called the…