Author Kevin Kelly turned 70 and shared 103 bits of advice. I love reading his lists and thought I’d share a few that resonated. Don’t ever work for someone you don’t want to become.Cultivate 12 people who love you, because they are worth more than 12 million people who like you.When you forgive others, they may…

If you spend all of your time worrying about how cool you look, you might just end up looking cool yourself. In the event that you devote the majority of your time ensuring that you are trustworthy, you may find yourself with a job. Possibly, you will end up with both, but trust always wins…

“Years ago, I used to hesitate and wait situations out, often trying to fix underperforming people or products instead of pulling the plug. Back then I was seen as a much more reasonable and thoughtful leader, but that didn’t mean I was right. As I got more experience, I realized that I was often just…

It is easy to point out red flags because they are always what people highlight. Here are some green flags I think we should focus on and celebrate more: Their presence is calming. They genuinely care. They don't do things for the spotlight or to be seen. They listen more. They respect your boundaries. They…

“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” ― Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God Wow, this quote by Zora Neale Hurston caused me to sit up straight in my chair. This year has posed plenty of questions for me to consider. My life has become an intense, unmanageable, and constant succession of…

Character is a person's unique set of mental and moral traits. It's a mix of our daily routines and activities. We occasionally meet people with great character - people who appear to thrive in hardship and never lose sight of the significance of doing the right thing. The majority of people with strong characteristics have…

"Think complexly, communicate simply" is a wise piece of advice from a teacher I've known for a long time. She encourages her graduate students to engage in critical reflection and debate on difficult themes. There is complexity to every important issue. That subtlety necessitates a struggle with complexity on our part. However, she also encourages…

I was recently at a friend's study and noticed hundreds of books I'd never read. Each was written by a clever, passionate individual with something to say. All that focus and wisdom, generously shared to anyone prepared to learn. It reminded me of how much there is to discover and grasp. If we want to, we…

“I have discovered that all the unhappiness of men arises from one single fact, that they cannot stay quietly in their own chamber.” | Blaise Pascal No amount of love or money can save us if we cannot appreciate our own company. Peace with oneself and comfort in solitude lets us operate from completeness rather…

Show up with a little something. An Idea, a story, a spark, a sneaky smile. Even if it's a big meeting or a small one… Whether it's a writing session, a poetry session, a hangout session, a recording session. Have something in your pocket. It doesn't take much work to prepare for a little something but it makes…

It takes bravery to add subtlety to your project, profession, product, or approach. Subtlety requires time. Subtlety is tiresome. Subtlety is costly. Subtlety is risky since most people will miss it. Your subtlety is hard to quantify. You'll never feel appreciated for the time and imagination required to add subtlety. Subtlety entices those who desire to dig deeper.…

Often we spend our energy on getting new clients than we do on maintaining the one we have. Instead than focusing on maintaining current clients, more emphasis is placed on generating revenue from new ones, and poorly looking after the existing ones. It's a smash and grab approach. Take as much as you can from…