Playing Defense

Playing Defense

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...
Playing Offense

Playing Offense

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...
The Upward Spiral of Resilience

The Upward Spiral of 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...
Surprised by “There”

Surprised by “There”

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...
Facing Your Giants

Facing Your Giants

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...
Planning Again

Planning Again

Resilient Life #4 When plans fail, you may find it formidable to start again. Whether the strategy did not work or you did not work the strategy, it takes courage to go again. Good news, you have courage within you. Visualize your goal, your dream. See the details....

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