Work

Looking to the Finish Line

I yelled his name printed on his race bib, “Tim, YOU’VE GOT THIS.” I didn’t know him, but he picked his head up, stared 1,000 yards ahead and got going […]

Check Engine Lights and Life Dashboards

My check engine light is on in my 2004 Honda Pilot. I’ve had it checked, but they said it was okay but for how long? How long can I drive […]

Drafting On An Elbow

Joe was a recovering alcoholic who upgraded his addiction from booze to running. He told me if I tucked in close to his elbow and ran hard, he promised it […]

Don’t Waste Your Time

When people say, “We don’t do it like that or we tried that years ago and it didn’t work.” The norm is to follow the rules, replicate existing steps, color […]

Living With a Vacation Mindset

I played bocce ball this weekend on the same court I discovered the game ten years ago @ the Solage in Calistoga, CA. I remember how strange being playful felt […]

How Not To Be Eaten By Sharks or People

I see a lot of similarities between people and sharks. Sharks instinctually protect their environment. This time of year on the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii, Tiger Shark […]

Becoming Unstuck

Getting stuck happens. Trapped in thinking ruts. Stuck in behavior ruts. We tell ourselves rehearsed stories that we come to believe are true. “I’ll never lose this weight,” “He will […]

Start New When the Old Stops Working

Today I saw a sign for a divorce financial analyst. I’m guessing that means that he helps people during and after a divorce make sure they get a fair shake […]

Keep Being Brave

I think about quitting sometimes. I reflect on shrinking back and playing small not exposing my interior life. The alternative, of course, is to be numb. To pretend I don’t […]

Investing Your Yes

I started carrying a folded piece of paper in my pocket that read “No.” I’d pull it out when I needed a reminder that “No” is a perfectly acceptable answer. […]