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Feb 29, 2024
Dis Your Distraction: Do Less, Be More
This past weekend I went for a beach run with Dolly, my hound, and Pruitt, a delightful Corgi. As Dolly’s modus operandi is to vanish within seconds of arriving and…
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Jan 18, 2024
How to Talk (Effectively) with Your Doctor
A few weeks ago, I was asked to be on “The Physician’s Guide to Doctoring” podcast. The host’s intention was for me to help doctors communicate more effectively with their…
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Jan 4, 2024
It’s 2024: Ask for (and Offer) Direction—Not DirectionS
Hello! It’s lovely to reconnect. If you’ve been in the Wow-world for a bit, you know I pick a theme for each year. (Last year was decreed a “one-touch” year…
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Nov 16, 2023
Ready Or Not
“Ready ENOUGH—Here I Come!”
Depending on your age, hearing someone shout, “Ready or not, here I come!” will have you crouching behind the nearest piece of furniture, determined not to be the first one…
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Nov 2, 2023
“The Listener Completes the Song” (AKA “Paul Simon Explains Intention vs. Impact”)
Last month I listened to Howard Stern interview Paul Simon. At one point Howard said to Paul, “This song is about your father, right?” “No,” Paul responded. After some back…
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Sep 14, 2023
What Are You Waiting For? If You Missed Grabbing Opportunity by the Forelock—Grab the Fetlock
Greetings from Croatia! I spent yesterday in Trogir, Croatia where I particularly enjoyed seeing the statue of the god, Kairos, pictured above. What is special about Kairos? According to the…
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Aug 17, 2023
Say a Proper Goodbye to Summer: Abandon Presenteeism, Embrace Forgettery
Years ago, I subscribed to Wordsmith.org and it’s hard to articulate the joy it has brought me. Despite having a strong grasp on vocabulary, I am continuously intrigued and informed…
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Jul 20, 2023
Is it Too Hard For You, or Too Hard On You?
Recently, I took a movement class with a very cool fellow named David Wilson (You can find him on Instagram as Oldscoolmoves. He’s fantastic.) One thing he said that struck…
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Jul 6, 2023
“Here’s What You’re Doing Right”: How to Give Great Advice
In 2019, I was listening to Howard Stern interview Trevor Noah. (PSA: Howard Stern’s interviews are excellent. The rest of it? I can take it or leave it—or leave it…
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May 11, 2023
To Give is Human; To Receive, Divine
Many of you have heard Alexander Pope’s famous quote, “To err is human; to forgive, divine” This is a true and lovely sentiment AND today I am using it as…
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