But I’m so tired….
This morning, I read Michael Hyatt’s blog on Why People Who Sleep Longer Achieve More and then Andy Traub sent me a link to Saturday’s New York Times piece on Why You Hate Work. Both pieces talk about us being…
Personal Development
I feel pressured rather than accepted in the 48Days community
Last week I got a note from a member of our 48Days.net community. She had described how she lived in a remote area, had lots of family responsibilities, some health issues, and just wanted some support and encouragement. Here’s…
The world doesn’t pay for what you know, but for……….
Okay I’ll go ahead and finish the sentence: The World Doesn’t Pay You For What You Know but for What You Do. I guess we would all acknowledge the truth of that and yet I am amazed at the number…
No degrees – just a Mom
As we are headed into Mother’s Day I was reminiscing about my own mother. At 88, her death was sudden, but not unexpected. She and Dad were sitting quietly together on Friday evening after a day of activities together. They…
Don’t Chase That Snake!
Looking back can keep you trapped in defeat – looking forward will release your success When I was 10 years old, one of my best friends was Bob Queen. One afternoon while exploring the back acreage of our neighboring farms, a…
Let it Go – really
Okay, if you have children, are a child, know a child, have heard of a child, or are anyone alive on the face of the earth, you recognize Let it Go as a song from the new Disney movie Frozen. …
What’s so special about events at the Sanctuary?
48Days.net member Jack Warren from Illinois posted a forum question, wondering what it is about attending events at the Sanctuary that make them so special. A reasonable question – isn’t it just one more time of sitting in a seat…
Continuous Partial Attention
We are now told that the average smartphone user checks his or her phone 150 times a day. As I’m sure you’ve experienced, that incoming text or tweet can crowd out the time and energy we have for real human…
What if I’m an Introvert – can I be successful?
A couple of years ago I read Susan Cain’s book: Quiet – The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Susan documents how schools, companies and even churches embrace extroverts and make it difficult for someone who…
We won’t promote you – you work too hard
A couple of years ago I heard a work story most of us would refuse to believe as I was listening to the EntreLeadership Podcast hosted by Chris LuCurto. Chris interviewed Joe Scarlett – former CEO of Tractor Supply Company…