Here’s a story from No More Dreaded Mondays: You may know the medieval logic dilemma of the donkey that is placed equidistant from two piles of food of equal size and quality—a perfectly symmetrical situation. If the behavior of the donkey were completely rational, it would have no reason to prefer one pile to the…
DetailsThis morning I was listening to an audiotape series by Mike Vance, one of the most creative thinkers in history. He described what he calls Janusian thinking. In Greek mythology, Janus had two faces looking in opposite directions. Thus the concept of looking at any situation in opposite ways. You could work more hours to…
DetailsYou probably know I am a student of the eagle. We have sculptures on our property and I continue to study the characteristics of these magnificent creatures. I’m working on a new book, “Why Eagles Fly”. Here’s another important trait we see, dealing with the willingness to stand alone if necessary. Gracious Autonomy – not…
DetailsA few weeks ago I acknowledged a growing challenge with the sidewalk leading to our front door. A full 10ft section had buckled up about 6 inches because of tree roots underneath. That had ruined the gentle flow of our sidewalk and had created a dangerous lip for people to walk over. So yes, I…
DetailsThis is a guest post by Kingsley Grant – a Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Certified Mindset & Communication Coach, Host of the Midlife Launch On-Demand Online Radio Podcast – The Midlife Launch, and a published Author. He focuses primarily on helping midlife professionals leverage their experience and expertise to financially support the lifestyle they want for themselves. Kingsley…
DetailsBoston artist Kenji Kayayama has started creating high-quality, hand painted signs to replace makeshift cardboard posters typically used by homeless people. Their original art is used and they are given an opportunity to tell their story. It seems many of the homeless are trying to find their voice as much as they are trying…
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I am very intentional about my use of time, working from a schedule that I create weeks in advance. But that does not mean that I work head down for 8 hours without taking a break. I once worked with a high-level financial executive that told me for 26 years at his previous company he…
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As quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Joe Montana led his team to four Super Bowl victories. He has been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and was named by Sports Illustrated as the greatest football player of the past 50 years. Here’s an excerpt from his book, The Winning Spirit: “As I…
DetailsDoes this seem like an impossible combination to you? Is it an oxymoron – words that combine contradictory terms? We recognize oxymorons in terms like: living dead, organized mess, alone in a crowd, jumbo shrimp, hot ice, cruel kindness, plastic glasses, pretty ugly, just war, or a real phony. You get the idea. But what…
DetailsThis is such a common question I wanted to share it here. Isn’t it cheapening the real process of creating art (music, sculptures, writing, visual art, coaching) if I expect money in return? Andy asks: “Dan, I’m an illustrator and my illustration business is doing well, but I’m afraid I’m more passionate about helping other…
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