Goal setting begins with reflection. Then, for the New Year, begin with who by examining desires and motives. Reflecting on the Past Year One way to Begin With Who is to reflect on the past year. For me, 2021 was a great learning experience. I’ve been struck by one critical thought. Who I am, as […]
True friendship adds value; it involves mutual giving. Conversely, shallow friendships exists simply for what can be gained. So, don’t be a shallow friend! This blog post republishes my personal LinkedIn posts that appeared online between May 24 and May 28, 2021. The posts discuss: root cause for anger, the value of friendship, destructive pride, […]
I realize that actions have consequences, but I hate taking responsibility for those outcomes! It’s a lot easier to complain using questions like “What can I control?” Sow – reap. Action – Reaction. Stimulus – Response. Cause – Effect. Regardless of the wording, actions have consequences. Thus, there is always root cause. The Essentials Consequences […]
Mental models are great memory aids. But, mental models are also decision tools. For example, sow-reap helps me evaluate outcomes of options I’m considering. The Precept Explained So, how do I make sense of everything that’s coming at me? Also, what’s the best way to form mental connections among many facts? Well, a mental model […]
Why should I serve others? Actually, in his closing comments to the Galatians, Paul addresses this question, thus explaining why we should serve others. Key Passage: Galatians 5.13–15 and Galatians 6.9-10 Why should I serve others? What’s in it for me? What’s the fundamental precept at work here? As it turned out, in his closing […]