This morning in church my pastor told me “The dullest pencil is better than the sharpest mind.” This adage perfectly encapsulates the essence of why it’s imperative to write down your vision and goals. While it’s crucial to hold aspirations in our minds, they gain transformative power when transferred onto paper. Just as even a […]
Practically embedded in the human DNA is a tendency to make judgments based on outcomes. When our distant ancestors roamed the wild, the consequences of their actions often held life-or-death significance. A successful hunt could mean nourishment for days, while a failed attempt could lead to hunger and vulnerability. In such an environment, the ability […]
I always teach clients that having a shortcut mindset is bad. Having a shortcut mindset causes you to miss out on valuable experiences, breeds impatience, or may even motivate you to cheat or do something illegal to get the outcome you want. Unquestionably, a shortcut mindset is detrimental. Temporarily getting ahead with shortcuts rarely if […]