Reflections on Life and Leadership
Sometimes, I trip over inconsequential issues. I obsess about issues that won’t matter six months from now, or even six hours from now. When this happens, I need to take a “chill-pill” and drop it. Figuratively or literally, carry some “chill pills” with you. Figuratively, when you need to settle down, just imagine putting a …
At work and at home, conflicts are inevitable. We are imperfect people living in an imperfect world. So don’t be surprised when relationships are strained, but do proactively try to resolve the conflicts. Here are some things to consider. Misunderstandings are a natural byproduct of progress. An ancient proverb says, “Where there are no oxen, …
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Superstitious behavior comes from the mistaken belief that a specific activity that is followed by positive or negative reinforcement is actually the cause of that positive or negative reinforcement. It is the confusion of correlation and causality.—Marshall Goldsmith Some people believe the silliest things. Samuel Johnson always exited his house right foot first and avoided …
I’ve learned a new phrase that comes in handy when I’m inordinately or unnecessarily worried about a mistake I made. I learned it from my friend Jason. One day we were talking about a mistake that happened in one of our worship services (we started a song in two different keys). I was obsessing about …
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