(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   This one is a trick. Distinctions are usually comparisons between two ideas/things/issues which are similar, but different enough to cause an ah-ha, a greater awareness. This Distinction is a trick because the two sides of it…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   An interesting sentence stood out in a recent magazine article – “Machines don’t care about operator ignorance.” Of course they don’t, they’re not sentient. (At least not yet!) But what the sentence reminded me is that when we…

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “What will I do when (or if) I retire?”   Coaching Point: If you are too young to even think about retirement, then forward this S3MC to one of the ‘old folks’ you know! They may benefit from it. If, on the other hand…

(Quotes are capsules of information, reinforcement or enlightenment.)   “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery   Coaching Point: Teaching is good. Lecturing has its…