It’s another one of Covey-isms, but as widely accepted as the concept is, I am afraid many of us simply don’t get it. To create an outcome, you need to create it twice: first in your mind, and then in the physical world. Many of us are troubleshooters, problem solvers. …
We all know that we ought to “do what we love to do.” Yet, a common misunderstanding prevents us from actually implementing. This essay takes away the fluff and uncovers the essence, the real truth about what it is that gives us life. In a hurry? Read the digest version. …
Imagine yourself on a crowded bus, or a train. You’ve secured yourself a seat. Lots of people standing. One of them is an oldish looking lady, with a few bags that look heavy. You get up out of your seat and gesture to her that she can sit down. Her …
Many of us love our anonymity. We don’t have to carry the burden of being watched and analyzed — you don’t have to be on your best behavior all the time. But that is actually an illusion. Our actions are making impacts all the time, whether you realize or not. …
This weekend, I came across this story about affordable housing in suburbia. The story covers the conflict between residents of traditional suburbia and those inside the new suburban affordable housing. I read it and wondered if the cultural gap that stems from our socioeconimic difference may be the hardest difference …