(Distinctions are subtleties of language that, when gotten, cause a shift in a belief, behavior, value or attitude.)   Have you ever had someone receive an email you sent and read into it something different than what you meant to convey? Why do they do that? It’s because everybody — everybody — processes the world…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   “The Joy of Death?!” What? How can there be joy in death? Sure, you know intellectually you’re going to die, but most people tend to try to ignore the fact. Put off thinking about it. Hope it never…

(Principles are basic truths that, when applied, cause success to come to you easier and quicker.)   This principle is one which, while fundamental to powerful, effective Coaching, is also useful for any human-to-human communication. It’s simple on the surface, but deeply sophisticated in practice. The first part, hear, means to hear everything — what…

(Great fears are barriers to experiencing your real life.)   Several years ago there was a popular song, still heard occasionally, titled “Is That All There Is?” It was about self-evaluation, unrequited requests, longing. This is a refrain you tend to hear from people who have lived a few years and feel they are closer…