(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Children, in learning how their world works, will frequently perform in order to get feedback. The process of doing so places the source of their information outside of them. “How’m I doing?” is their implied, or…

(Great questions lead to great answers; weak questions, weak ones.)   “Does what I’m doing bring more joy into the world?”   Coaching Point: Is bringing more joy into the world even part of your thoughts? It wasn’t for me. For years I was just scrambling, trying to keep up and get ahead. I would…

(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   It’s pretty clear to most people that hanging around toxic environments is not useful. Toxics include – chemicals, fluids, and fumes; certain foods, drinks, and drugs; companies, relationships, and relatives; organizations, ‘messiahs,’ and movements. In short…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   “. . . and that’s the truth,” he said emphatically. “Wow, that’s amazing. Where did you learn that?” “Yesterday at lunch I overheard a guy at the next table. He had all the facts.” “So…