Go First

Go First

Go first. Listening recently to the Tim Ferriss podcast (I don’t miss many of them) Gabby Reece, beach volleyball star, and wife to Laird Hamilton of big-wave surfing fame, stated to “Go first.”   This simple phrase stuck, and made me think…on several...
The Authentic You

The Authentic You

So there is a recent wave, or maybe more of an undercurrent, extolling the virtue of authenticity, being authentic, living an authentic life.  And, yes, I do talk a great deal about being authentic, and finding authenticity.   So what the hell does authenticity...
Why Philosophy Rocks

Why Philosophy Rocks

Because there is so much added bullshit in the world, particularly in the realm of self-improvement, self-help, life-coaching, and psychotherapy.  This blog post may come off a bit more personal than previous ones, delving into areas that I can certainly get on a soap...
Directed Focus

Directed Focus

Lately, perhaps given the holidays and increased tasks along with adjusted schedules, I’ve been thinking about our time as it relates to focus and stress. An aspect of directed focus can be looking inwardly, not in a selfish way, but in a way that puts a priority on...