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In our last +1, we talked about the power of self-mastery. We took a quick look at Nietzsche’s admonition that one who cannot command should obey. And… We reflected on the fact that we need to remember to O...

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It’s Always Your Call, Boss

In Thus Spoke Zarathustra, Nietzsche tells us: “He who cannot command himself should obey. And many can command themsel...

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The Power of Loving What Is

Byron Katie wrote a great book called Loving What Is. We talked about her before in the context of making sure you

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And You and… _______________

Once upon a time (so the myth goes), a woman went with her little boy to see Gandhi. She and her son had to travel across most of India. It was a really long trip. Then she and her son had to wait in line all day. It was a really long line. Then, alas, she and her son got to see Gandhi.

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As we’ve discussed, years ago I did 1-on-1 coaching with one of my favorite authors, Steve Chandler. It was awesome. One day, Steve and I were talking about something that was stressing me out at the time (funny how you can’t rem...

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And You, Rats, Caffeine, Etc.

In our last +1, we talked about the often-dreaded U that represents “The Lag” between your effort and your desired outcome. (Of course, that U-Lag is such an inevitable part of every hero’s journey that we’d be wise to embrace it, eh?) Today we’re going to flip that U upside down and ...

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And How to Conquer It

Returning to our Hero’s journey theme, imagine yourself at the start of an epic journey. You’re looking out across a canyon. You can see a shimmering oasis on the other side of the canyon. It’s epic. Super bright and shiny and awesome. And it’s yours. You know it. You can feel it. Then ...

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(And Maslow, Aristotle, Stoics and Others)

In our last +1, we talked about Abraham Maslow’s wisdom and the ancient etymology of the word clamor in the context of your capacities clamoring to be used (aka you doing what you’re here to do!). Recall that, in Latin, the word ...

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Answering Your Soul’s Cries

As you know (and as we’ve discussed many times), Abraham Maslow once said that “What one can be, one must be.” He described this as the need to self-actualize. As you ascend his hierar...

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Squeezing a Little Lemon on Your Life Salad

In Cooking 101, Alexandra shared ten of our favorite, simple, everyday go-to recipes. My major contribution to the class? Nearly blowing up the Vitamix while demonstrating how I make one of our standard salad dressings. (Hah! 🤡) Anyway…

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