Yesterday I compared the “why” vs. the “what” mindset of dealing with problems and solutions. My argument was simple. “Why” people are thinking strategically and “what” people are thinking tactically. While there is a time and place for both methods, “why” thinking is nearly always better when dealing with non cookie cutter problems. With this […]
Most parents will readily admit that when they give their children advice, they are more or less winging it. It’s no secret that parenting requires getting good at “shooting from the hip”, with the second child and beyond benefiting from the “practice” with the first. However, even with practice you still don’t know if your […]
Being goal-oriented is a mindset, and so is having an attitude of gratitude. These two mindsets clash with each other when one dominates the other. For goal-oriented people everything centers around achieving a goal. The focus is always on the next step, getting to the next level, and measuring progress. This mindset is great when […]