The word “ire” originated almost a thousand years ago emerging in the 11th century from Latin’s ira meaning anger, rage, passion. In the 1300s “ire” developed in the French language
Personal Productivity
The Perfect Breath
Breathing is something we’re each doing. I hope. All day, all night, every day without giving it any thought. On average we’re breathing 15-20 times per minute. That’s more than 25,000
Make a Misogi
In Relentless, Tim Grover writes, “Few people know what they’re truly able to accomplish, and even fewer want to find out.” We’re happy being comfortable. As we age, we want
Tiny Tactics
Of the four major championships in golf, the PGA championship has often had the highest purse. In 2021, it set a record for its own tournament with a purse of
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
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 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
How Do You Start Your Day?
Do you enjoy waking up each morning? How eager are you to start your days? What’s your favorite part of your alarm clock? Is it the snooze button? Are there
It’s Good to Be a Pillar of Pliability
Our natural tendency is to seek a state of homeostasis. We like what we know. We crave comfort. Change is seen as a curse or something to avoid. This is
