I finished Adam Grant's book Think Again this summer. Adam makes the point in the book that traditional intelligence is the ability to think and learn. Adam makes the argument that real intelligence is the ability to RETHINK and UNLEARN. We can get so steeped in our beliefs that we rarely take the time to rethink what … Continue reading Rethink and Unlearn

A new school year presents opportunities for various beginnings – a new school, new classes, new faces, sometimes new courses, and often new materials.  Summer and vacation can be an excellent time for rest and renewal.  As we approach the opening day, I hope the end-of-year pressures of May seem trivial as you anticipate the … Continue reading Hope and Opportunity

Adversity -- no one wants it, but we all get it. Last week, I talked about adversity testing our strength. And, this year tested our strength more than any other. The vital characteristic that needs to be coupled with adversity is resiliency. We have no control over how long the trials and tribulations of this … Continue reading Resiliency

Adversity -- no one wants it, but we all get it. This year has been really great at teaching us lessons in dealing with adversity. The year has been difficult from the start, and as soon as we start to feel a little comfort in what we are doing and how things are going, change … Continue reading Adversity

I watched this: Adam Grant TEDTalk this week and saw a version of the image below. (I like the wording in the image below a little better than the image Adam shared.) Adam Grant states in the video that “self-doubt is paralyzing, it causes you to freeze.” He goes on to tell us, “The key … Continue reading The Process

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negative.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be Aware that Our Mind Gravitates Toward the Negative

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Be Aware of Your Emotional Response

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. This week, as I continue to delve into … Continue reading Awareness of What is in Your Control

Be aware of your thoughts and words.Be aware of adversity and its purpose. Be aware of what is in your control and what is not. Be aware of your emotional response.Be aware that our mind gravitates toward the negatives.Be aware of the practice needed to achieve what you want. As I continue to delve into six awarenesses … Continue reading Be Aware of Adversity and Its Purpose