What's on your scorecard?
In basketball, the scorecard is easy: Whoever scores more points in 48 minutes wins the game.
In cooking, the scorecard is slightly more complex. It includes price (how much did the ingredients cost?), time (how long does is take to make?), health (is it good for you?), and deliciousness (does it taste good?). When you master all four . . .
A New Year's Reader
Selected Readings for New Year's Eve
Last year Keeley and I co-produced the first edition of the New Year's Reader - a selection of readings to read quietly or aloud, alone or with others, upon the New Year.
This year, we are back with the second edition, and boy is it a good one.
I am excited to share it with you.
You may view and download the 2017 New . . .
Personal Reviews
and the power of prioritization
The Power of The Personal Review
On a sunny morning in April 2015 I woke up early, took a shower, and grabbed my backpack like I do everyday to go to work.
But on that Saturday, I wasn't going to work.
I was heading across town to Portland's St. John's neighborhood - a neck of the woods I don't visit very . . .
Clarity
Next time someone asks you to hang out, instead of giving them a coded answer like "Yeah, crazy week, let's get together soon!" just be clear and honest:
"You know what, making more social plans just isn't one of my top priorities right now, but thank you."
"We've hung out a number of times now, and honestly I just don't . . .
Why You Shouldn't Shop At Walmart
My last post - Why You Should Shop at Walmart - garnered a bit of a reaction. (I even lost subscribers!)
One of my readers responded and said:
Provocative piece and lots to disagree about.
Two things that jump out:
1. Walmart's reprehensible labor practices and pay scales 2. One reason their prices are so low is because they . . .
How I Organize & Prioritize
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat
As a leader, you have to repeat yourself a lot.
As a leader, you have to repeat yourself a lot.
See what I did there?
If you're not used to repetition, it can feel strange.
But do not fear the repetition!
Often, it takes 3, 4, 8, 10, 20 times before a message begins to resonate with the people you are trying to . . .