I wrote the below note in mid 2020 and it got lost in the files. Even though it was written in the context of Covid, consider any uncertain environment as
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Is It the Thought That Counts?
As we approach the holiday season and steel up our reserves to face the long line ups at the mall, we may be asking ourselves if it really is better
The Law of TAAW
As a teenager, I enjoyed participating in the sport of ski racing. I wasn’t outstanding, but I could hold my own. During that time several German companies were leading suppliers
Awareness as Accelerator
In mountain climbing, the higher one goes, the more perilous the environment. At altitudes above 8,000 metres, air becomes so thin that there isn’t enough oxygen in it sufficient to
Stay Thirsty My Friend
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink. This is well worn wisdom we’ve all heard hundreds of times. Nonetheless, have you been frustrated by
It’s Fine to Hold the Line
In The Premonition Michael Lewis introduces us to a public health official from California. She recounts an experience she had while studying at Tulane University. She was recently divorced, living
Do You See What I See?
Over the years I’ve had the occasion to travel repeatedly to many cities and towns from BC to ON for business. Even with podcasts and satellite radio available, it’s still
Willing and ABLe: Always Be Learning
A question I like to ask others is “How are you better today than a year ago?” There are variations like, “In what way(s) have you improved in the past
The Utility of Humility
A year or so ago our middle son took on a role apprenticing to become a heavy duty mechanic with a local logging outfit. He was thrilled getting the hands-on
The ABC’s of Improvement: Always Be Coachable
Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have written that “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” In order to improve, we need guidance as to how we’re doing. We need to face