I’m not trying to be a bummer, but I struggle with fuzzy bromides, like “Tomorrow’s another day,” or “Always look on the bright side of life.” It’s not that optimism doesn’t work, but switching from woe-is-me, my world’s in a tailspin to dancing a jig and picking daisies ain’t going to happen. The reason we get stuck is not our fault (at first). We’re conditioned to be wary of foes and dark… Continue reading
The irresistible power of questions to get you more sales, love, and respect
When I was a kid we were told to shut up and listen. “Children are to be seen,” my dear Father would admonish “not heard.” So I didn’t speak up. Later in life, I somehow gleaned the power of the… Continue reading