I was at a leadership conference. I forget the exact topic of one of the talks, but a speaker said something like, “repeated words become our beliefs, our beliefs become our actions, our actions change our lives.” Or something like that. I’m a...
I write this at the end of a grumpy day. The irony is not lost on me. There are many things that cannot be solved with mindset. Sometimes, finding a different perspective doesn’t numb the ache of disappointment. And, in the very dark moments, making meaning is...
I sat in my chair, desperately trying to make her believe that she was lovable. Her history of pain had left her to conclude that she was fundamentally inferior, unworthy of love. Cognitive behavioral therapy wasn’t working. Debate wasn’t working. Reassurance...
I was driving home and debating the relative merits of Taco Bell. As I assessed the variables, I remembered one particular Taco Bell location close to me that always seemed to have a friendly woman and great service. Upon ordering, I heard the same kind voice coming...
It was late at night, and I left the gym, eager for a shower and bed. I realized that it wouldn’t be such a fast trip when I noticed the flat tire on my car. Whipping out my AAA card, I made the call that has saved me time, grease, and sanity over the years. The AAA...
