Would You Rather Be Right or Wrong?
Almost everyone always answers this question with “I’d rather be right than wrong.” Well, here’s a different take on the subject. I’d rather be wrong. That’s right, I like being wrong. Once my ego...
View Article“You’re A Liar!”
Most everyone I know is a liar or has been. I have been too. As a coach, I hear folks tell their lies all the time. What’s more I have my own and that’s why I currently have three coaches! So what...
View ArticleTen Ways to Blossom in Retirement
Many of us look forward to the day we retire, but also many don’t have a plan or lifestyle that will work for them for very long. Here are ten habits or perspectives that are worth considering if...
View ArticleAre You a Wealthy or Bankrupt Leader?
“What do you mean wealthy or bankrupt, Bob?” you are likely asking. Well, let me share with you that more than a few times in my life I’ve acted like a bankrupt leader and my experience would...
View ArticlePlease Do Not Disturb
Did you know that researchers at Michigan State University as well as the Navy have determined that people make double, sometimes even triple their errors immediately after they are interrupted? This...
View ArticleYour Life’s Purpose?
Sooner or later, each of us probably wonders, “What is my life’s purpose?” Why am I here? This is your life, not someone else’s so you can forget what anyone including me thinks about your situation...
View ArticleEasy Moving Checklist
Are you moving? Moving is never easy. In fact, it can be very stressful, but here is a quick checklist I’ve found that can keep you moving in the right direction! In Preparation: Schedule Movers...
View ArticleStepping Up to Leadership – Five Quick Questions
Interview any truly great leader and they will all quickly share that “greatness” is achieved through others. While there may be many leadership styles, there are some common denominators. Each...
View ArticleKareem Abdul-Jabbar on “Patience”
There are few sports heroes that deserve the work hero, but Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appears to be one of them. Here is an excerpt from a list of “Twenty Things I Wish That I Had Known When I Was Thirty”...
View ArticleFive Traits of Winners Like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan
Whether you are a leader of an organization, an artist, musician, parent, child, or an athlete, there are five common traits we attribute to those we term “winners.” In fact, these traits become...
View ArticleTake A Hike, Buddy!
I love golf and have played it for more than half a century, but with slower play, the often mandatory use of power golf carts, and increased costs, I’ve been on the lookout for other engaging...
View ArticleThe Truth and Suffering
Are you constantly searching for the truth to help you make better sense of the world? Maybe you should take a break. Here’s why. So often in life, the truth is the obvious thing, but it is so...
View ArticleGolf: When Water Is Not a Hazard
Before all you armchair rules officials jump me, there is one time that water is not only not a hazard on the golf course, but it’s the most important substance you can put into your body. Yes, the...
View ArticleThe Value of a Little Nap
Napping is a common daily ritual both in Asia and Europe, but few North Americans risk napping during the day. Sleep deprivation can really impair your health so you may want to change your habits...
View ArticleThe Happiness Hoax – An Instant Fix
Most of those I coach have been living a hoax that I will call the “Happiness Hoax.” Here’s why… (Caution: This fix may impair your unhappiness. If you are so attuned and content with your unhappy...
View ArticleUnderstanding Men…?
You don’t have to read “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” to appreciate that there are some fundamental differences between the two sexes. (Thank God there are only two!) Women, here are a...
View ArticleA Different Twist On Mentoring
When the subject of mentoring comes up, most experienced folks assume it involves them helping a younger, less experienced person. Well, that’s only half of it. How about the more experienced...
View ArticleRe-invent Yourself Weekly
Do you feel that you are sometimes stuck? Do you wait for a major life crisis to reinvent yourself? Maybe it’s the loss of a job, loved one, someone’s health or a financial catastrophe. Or maybe you...
View ArticleWhat The Accidental Butterfly Murder Can Teach Us
A little boy sat at his grandfather’s picnic table crying. He was holding a jar that contained a dead butterfly, his butterfly. His grandfather sat down beside him and taught the boy a valuable lesson...
View ArticleTough Decision – Flip a Coin
Are you stuck? Do you have a really difficult decision to make? Maybe it will affect your career or your personal life with lasting results. For purposes of illustration, let’s say you have to decide...
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