I find it troubling that a large percentage of the people I meet list making a lot of money as one of their top, if not number one goal. I would not be surprised if a large percentage of the people reading this right now have it among their top [...]
We all think that we have complete control over both our decision making and over what comes out of our mouths. Consequently, we are all mistaken, as our brains are affected by a lot more than just our conscious control over them. Many will be surprised to learn that all [...]
In my previous entry on parenting I focused on the importance of modeling and teaching children patience and self-control. In this one, I will focus on the necessity for parents to challenge their children and allow them to fail. This is very hard for some parents and especially those who [...]
This is a common problem, where people are so focused on certain details, that they are unable to see the “bigger picture.” A simple example of this would be a parent who criticizes their child’s penmanship, while their child is bringing home straight A’s. A more complex example would be [...]
I was happy to see the NFL roll out its new Player Assessment Test this year, which examines prospects' psychological makeup. Previous mental assessments used by the NFL, like the Wonderlic test, were of limited use and for the most part outdated, as far as evaluating the future success of [...]
One of my favorite things to do is observe people at networking events and large parties. I find it fascinating that almost without exception the people at these events gravitate towards people just like them. If you are a lawyer, you are probably talking to other lawyers, if you are [...]
The popular, but flawed assumption throughout western society that you need to have ‘talent’ to reach the pinnacle of your field is an injustice that only serves to stifle progress in all fields. As author Stephen King accurately stated “Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual [...]
Do you perform better or worse when you are angry? For many people, what they do for a living will color their answer to this question. Very few surgeons are likely to say that anger helps them perform their operations better. In fact, they are generally quick to point out [...]
It’s been a while since we have done any reviews, so here are two for you to read or re-read: Among the recent headlines in the news has been the story in the current issue of Sports Illustrated on the supplement company called S.W.A.T.S. The company claims that its "Ultimate Spray" [...]
Several of my clients have asked me to write a few blog entries focused on parenting. First, I do not claim to be the best parent around. I make mistakes all the time, but I am consistently trying to learn and get better at it. That said, I do believe [...]