What’s the problemo?

I’m going to share with you some important concepts I walk my clients through before they start in on a project. If you’re an entrepreneur or a service professional, these ideas are going to be super useful even if you aren’t looking to write a...
A covert glimpse into my medicine cabinet

A covert glimpse into my medicine cabinet

Years ago, having read Jack Canfield’s Success Principles, Walt and I sat in Ireland and composed our list of goals. We were on our honeymoon and, well, this is just the sort of thing one does on a honeymoon. Anyway, the assignment, as Jack put it, was to create a...
God forbid you envy me this…

God forbid you envy me this…

When I lived in Iran, the Evil Eye was a force to be reckoned with. To deflect the covetous attention of others, Esfand seeds were burned on a special metal grate after guests left a home. Turquoise jewelry was worn to protect oneself. Salt was placed in children’s...

Now, now, now

When I was a kid, we’d sit as a family at the dining room table for Thanksgiving and my heart would sink at the sight of the kitchen I’d be expected to clean. Potatoes dripping from the mixer blades onto the floor; the cast iron skillet on the stove top, both of them...