Contrary to our “tough guy” culture, it is not only acceptable but necessary to share our emotional selves. Vulnerability, particularly in men, is not a sign of weakness. It is what makes us human. And real. Feel free to shed tears of strength and … [Read more...]
The Pencil
Today was a special day. I shared Milton Friedman’s perspective on the pencil, with the elementary class children at the Montessori. The approach to his lesson is unique. It takes almost a 1000 people from different parts of the world to find and … [Read more...]
Writers Block
The mind is mush, after a long hectic day. The fingers tap away aimlessly at the keyboard, seeking some inspiration. Some rhythm. Type. Delete. Type. Delete. Nothing worthwhile flows from this exercise. Not today. And then the phone rings and … [Read more...]
Learning to Dig Deep
Ever have those days when you don’t have your best “stuff”? When the mood is pensive, and a halo of the blues hangs overhead? That’s when we must learn to dig deep to perform at our best. It’s easy to excel when the spirit soars. What makes us … [Read more...]