Force Your Hand

Is procrastination a problem? Are you avoiding something you really need to do? This happens to all of us, but perhaps a real-life example will help us get this thing done! In the summer of 1830, Victor Hugo was facing a nearly impossible deadline. A year earlier he...

One Small Adjustment

Last Friday morning I had an outdoor tennis match. It was a spectacularly sunny day but very windy. As my partner and I warmed up, we discussed how tough this match was going to be due to the wind. We decided the best approach was to simply play it safeā€”keep the ball...

Autopilot or Cruise Control?

Have you ever thought about the difference between autopilot and cruise control? Autopilot is when the pilot inputs some crucial data and then the systems take over continuing to ensure the plane is headed in the right direction, maintaining proper altitude, etc....

One Bad Day

Have you ever had one of those days where things simply aren’t working out in your favor? Yesterday morning was definitely that day for me. I wrote my Motivational Monday only to see it disappear when I clicked “share.” I tried to remain calm and I...