This article was originally published by Fast Company. I recently had the opportunity for a family vacation in Europe. It was wonderful to see so many remnants of history, experience different cultures, and eat a lot of really good food. Upon returning, I experienced some jet lag. The first day I woke up around 3:00 a.m., tried in vain to…
As we bid farewell to 2023 and gear up for the opportunities the New Year holds, I’ve selected a few past articles that I think are worth revisiting. These pieces feature some of my all-time favorite takeaways and outline valuable practices that I use every day to live and lead with purpose. If you find these insights helpful and want…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. Writers in the film and television industries have recently gone on strike as their unions attempt to negotiate with studios on a number of issues. With the advent of streaming services and the massive disruption they have caused to the economic models of the entertainment industry, it’s no surprise that writers are trying…
This article was originally published by Fast Company here. Momentum in sports is real. When a player is in the zone, it seems that everything happens in slow motion. They see where the ball is coming and where the competition is going. They feel every swing, every stroke, and every pass perfectly. But momentum can swing the other way, too.…
In need of a last-minute Christmas gift idea? Here are seven books I read this year that may be the answer for that special book-loving someone in your life: Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray Dalio. I picked this one up and put it back down a few times this year…
This article was originally published by Forbes here. For someone who loves reading about history, I spend a surprising amount of time thinking about the future. In fact, the main reason I study history is because of what it can teach about what will happen hereafter. At some level, my fixation on the future is a bit of a problem.…
This story was originally published on LinkedIn. Here is a quote that I’m sure you have heard before. I’ve seen it attributed to several different people, but the version I like is by Harvey MacKay: “Our lives change in two ways: through the people we meet and the books we read.” Storytelling is so ubiquitous in our daily lives —…
