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A Lesson in How to See, from a Blind Man

A Lesson in How to See, from a Blind Man

I remember hearing a fascinating story – a true story – of a blind man who had his vision restored later in life after being sightless since...

| 12 years ago
Three Steps to Identifying Noise—and Three More for Handling It

Three Steps to Identifying Noise—and Three More for Handling It

I spend a lot of time in my teaching talking about vision, and that means I also spend a lot of time talking about 'noise' – the unplanned,...

| 13 years ago
Manji's Top 5 at 55

Manji's Top 5 at 55

What a delight it was yesterday to log on to Facebook and find page after page of lovely birthday wishes from friends far and near. The outpouring of...

| 13 years ago
How to Beat “Monday Morning Syndrome”

How to Beat “Monday Morning Syndrome”

As someone who has been in the field of education for a long time, let me tell you the biggest obstacle that stands in the way of a client achieving the...

| 13 years ago
The Gift of Opportunity

The Gift of Opportunity

Someone sent me the link to this video clip awhile back and I haven't been able to get it out of my mind since. I find it pretty hard to watch that...

| 13 years ago
The Wind in Your Sails

The Wind in Your Sails

They say a boat is a hole in the water you pour money into. But of course there's a reason people pour money into their boats, and it's the same reason...

| 13 years ago
A Passion Project
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A Passion Project

In a recent post, I said that one of the tricks for getting free from the 'hooks' that hold you back is to hire people to do your worrying for you. Find...

| 13 years ago
It’s Not the Time You Get, It’s What You Get Out of Your Time

It’s Not the Time You Get, It’s What You Get Out of Your Time

In 2003, I had to have a serious conversation with my business partners – one that would end up having lasting implications. This was well before...

| 13 years ago
A Strong Foundation to Build On

A Strong Foundation to Build On

For years I have spoken about how a meaningful life is a life full of feelings of abundance and gratitude. That's an idea that is reinforced in all...

| 13 years ago
It’s Like Riding a Bike…
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It’s Like Riding a Bike…

You learn to do by doing – that's something we come to understand as we get older. But remember when you were first discovering new capabilities,...

| 13 years ago
Are They Thinking What You Think They’re Thinking?
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Are They Thinking What You Think They’re Thinking?

Your practice, like every business, has a brand, which is defined (for better or worse) by the perception people have of you. Brands are powerful motivators...

| 13 years ago
"Deep See" Diving
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"Deep See" Diving

I can't really describe the feeling, or explain why it happened. A couple of weeks back I was in Cozumel, heading out into the open waters on a boat...

| 13 years ago