Three Words to Guide Process Improvement
You want to improve things in your work and your life, but it can be hard to know where to start and where to direct your efforts. Sometimes a simple phrase can get you going or keep you focused. When looking to automate routine tasks or integrate disparate processes, I propose using these three words: […]
Expanding the Comfort Zone
Don’t you love reading those articles that talk about how to lead a more fulfilling life? They all have tips like “take risks!” and “get outside of your comfort zone!” As if it is that easy!?! We’re in our comfort zone for a reason… it’s comfortable! That isn’t entirely bad When we’re safe, secure, and […]
Simple Assumptions
You all know what assume spells, and what happens when we assume. Even simple assumptions can have a ripple effect, impacting way more than we know. My son shared a playlist with me the other day titled “Disney” that contains feel good songs from soundtracks. My wife and I were listening to it and songs […]
Welcome Back!
I know, I know… I’m the one that took a break. It’s nice to be back and I hope you had a wonderful summer. I did. Summer’s in Alaska go at a pretty hectic pace, and this one was no different. We did some travelling, worked in our garden, filled the freezer with fish, enjoyed […]
Intention Is Not Action
Two Sundays ago I had composed a nice little email stating how summers in Alaska are a mile-a-minute and I was having a hard time keeping up. I didn’t get around to sending it. Politics took over my life. Alaska’s government is in dysfunctional chaos and I’ve been preoccupied with it. Alaska is facing some […]
Soon it’s Gonna Change
In the circle game, no one ever stopped to say“Soon it’s gonna change, it all just goes awayCount your lucky stars that you had a chance to play“In the circle game, no one ever stops to say“Soon it’s gonna change, it all just goes awayCount your lucky stars that you had a chance to play“In […]
A Simple Solstice Thought
I recently watched a documentary on Netflix called Into the Cold. It was about a man’s quest to reach the North Pole before the sea ice had melted and was no longer available to trek across. It was a tough journey with a lot of cold weather, which he narrated. For example, he showed having […]
Schedule the Yes
I want it all, don’t you? A successful career, a happy family, an inspired personal life… all of it. It’s a lot to pack in and leads to the familiar refrain of “I’m so busy.” But, it isn’t that you’re busy; you’re just not prioritizing well. Your life is driving you rather than you driving […]
The First Apology
Summer in Alaska and returning from a 2 week trip to Japan caught up to me. I was not able to write a post this week. I’m sorry. I’m bummed, because I wanted the streak to continue for the year, but I’m also a realist. This might not be the last time I have to […]
Facets of Technical Innovation
The theme for the month of June is technology and how technology impacts our lives, for positive or negative. I’m kicking this theme off in a perfect place, too… Japan! I’ve been travelling here for a couple weeks with my family, which has been great. There are many technical innovations here that we don’t typically […]