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Needs are core human motivators. They’re conditions necessary for life to thrive. Opportunities for improvement. Gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes. And unfortunately, too many of us are disconnected from our needs. Maybe because of cultural influences. Societal expectations overshadow our true desires. Or because of busyness and lifestyle. We are to overcommitted and distracted to leave time for inner exploration. Another reason we’re disconnected from our needs…

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Let’s play a game. Below is a collection of famous quotations from people who lacked humility. See if you can guess who said it. Earn bonus points by labeling that statement with the corresponding category on the continuum. Either left for awareness and openness; center for growth and reflection; or right for empowerment and appreciation. Everything that can be invented has been invented. I know more about isis than…

If you were elected into the hall of fame of your profession or industry, would you accept the invitation? Or would you decline? I recently read an article about one of my favorite baseball players who was uneasy with this honor. Freese claimed that he always felt somewhat uncomfortable being lumped in with the franchise’s other legendary players. Even though he won multiple mvp awards, and arguably hit the…

How much difficulty is normal? Is it realistic to think that things should be easier for us, or is our current level of resistance par for the course? Tough question. Because struggle is relative and subjective. We all have respective strengths, weaknesses and circumstances. Some difficulties are minor and easily overcome, while others require substantial effort and resilience. One man’s marathon is another man’s warmup. But it doesn’t matter…

Why are we so afraid of repeating ourselves? Maybe it’s our fear of monotony. The fundamental human craving for novelty. It could also be our allergy to stagnation and natural inclination for growth. Or perhaps the terror of being unoriginal? Ain’t nothing scarier than not being special. Then again, there’s also the anxiety of regret. If we repeat certain actions or choices, we could miss out on trying something…

If it takes less than five minutes to do, do it right now. Have you ever heard of this rule? Productivity experts have touted this philosophy for decades. The five minute rule is a potent defense against procrastination. Tackle the task at the moment it’s defined and don’t delay. Take immediate action to short circuit your brain and break through the inertia to feel a greater sense of progress…

Whenever I have been on the job hunt, I’ve historically approached filling out applications and going on interviews with the mindset of having nothing to lose. I find it to be empowering and it helps me approach my search with confidence, curiosity, and most importantly, resilience. Doing so frees me to cast a wider net with my candidacy, which uncovers opportunities that I might not have spotted, had I…

The narratives we construct about ourselves and our circumstances can shape our lives. These stories can aid us in shifting our mindset to think in healthier and more adaptive ways, and ultimately experience better outcomes. And the best part is, it’s not about what’s true or false, it’s about what works for us. If we make a conscious shift in our mental perspective, and that becomes the thing that…

If you want to signal loyalty, affinity, closeness and camaraderie for your family or team, here are my recommendations. Number one, listen loudly. Pay attention during conversations, phone calls, video chats and other communications. What specific language do your colleagues always use? Which acronyms or phrases are repeated most often? Are there any references that regularly sneak their way into people’s emails and chat messages? If you spot a…