by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 10, 2026 | Resilience
People You Notice #2 Unseasonably warm, Kathy and I slipped over to one of our restaurants to sit on the patio for an early Friday night date. Situated by the water with the sun directly in my face, I wore my aviators as we dined on calamari and pizza.As we...
by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 10, 2026 | Resilience
Proactive and Reactive #2What are you defending against? While you may prefer offense, it is also prudent to think about defense.In the world of sports, they say “defense wins championships,” and sometimes “a good defense is the best...
by Bruce McIntyre | Apr 3, 2026 | Resilience
Proactive and Reactive #1 Since it’s March Madness basketball time and the opening weeks of Major League Baseball, I’m thinking about sports. Offense and defense are both crucial to winning. And in your own life, these postures are essential as well. If...
by Bruce McIntyre | Mar 6, 2026 | Resilience
Resilient Life #7 Exercising your capacity for resilience does not exempt you from problems. Neither does it mean that you must be perfect. As Anna Quindlen says, “What is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of...
by Bruce McIntyre | Feb 27, 2026 | Resilience
Resilient Life #6 As you step into the groove of resilience, you may be shocked to find yourself serving again. You will not sit back, self-satisfied that you made it, hoping you never face another challenge. Rather, you will live the dream that puts you back in the...
by Bruce McIntyre | Feb 20, 2026 | Resilience
Resilient Life #5 Just about the time you get really excited about your dreams and your plans, some giant will pop his head out. Even if the dream is big and especially if the planning is wise, those recurring giants will raise their ugly heads. Becoming resilient...
