Archive for July 2025

I think a lot about abundance versus scarcity…. The scarcity mindset is one that says “I have limited options so I have to figure out what to do right now to survive.” This mindset was helpful in our evolution when we needed to escape a sabertooth tiger so we either fought or fled and weren’t caught…

Here are three factors that ought to be checked if you plan on staying… 1. Do you feel valued and important as a part of the team and its mission?  2. Do you have strong, positive relationship with your immediate supervisor? 3. Are you given the autonomy, training, and resources to do your job to…

I’d like to discuss two things I used to say that I’ve tried to upgrade in the past year. 1. “All attention is positive.” I used to “all attention is positive,” but the better way to say it is “all attention is reinforcing.” Whether you’re trying to avoid drama in adult life or trying to…

It’s a beautiful fall evening in October 2002. I’m a freshman in high school and trying out for the wide receiver position on the North Allegheny football team. I’m lined up for the play and the Coach is standing next to me. As I’m looking down the line waiting for the ball to be snapped,…