We’ve all been there—working tirelessly toward a goal that seems just out of reach. The hours feel long, the progress feels invisible, and doubt starts to whisper in your ear: “Is this even worth it?” It’s in these moments, when the temptation to quit feels strongest, that perseverance matters most. What we often fail to realize is how close we might be to a breakthrough. Growth isn’t always linear. Sometimes, it’s hidden just beneath the...
My 2012 Resolutions A Year for Growth and Balance About this time each year like everyone else I start getting goal oriented and love to reflect on where I am in life. I like to think about where I've been, and where I hope to go. We should also revisit my 2011 resolutions to see how I did. And drum roll please... My 2012 resolutions are... Keep on keeping on...and...remember this is going to happen...
Growth Beyond Comfort
Russell Ackoff's revolutionary perspective on how we should reimagine educational systems The best teachers recognize that their role goes beyond mere instruction This article from Russell Ackoff on education is great: The Objective of Education Is Learning, Not Teaching. In this thought-provoking piece, systems thinking pioneer Russell Ackoff challenges our fundamental assumptions about education. He invites us to reconsider how learning actually happens and questions the effectiveness of traditional teaching methods that have dominated educational...
Exploring how localization might be the key to both environmental sustainability and personal well-being The Economics of Happiness examines the hidden costs of globalization and the benefits of localization For some reason, I'm fascinated with people's "happiness" — what creates it, what diminishes it, and how our economic systems influence our collective sense of well-being. When I first saw the trailer for "The Economics of Happiness," I knew I had to watch the full documentary...
When our environments limit our potential, sometimes we need a larger bowl Like goldfish, we grow to fit the space we're given I generally don't watch a lot of movies, but particularly liked this excerpt from the Tim Burton movie Big Fish: Finding Your Space to Thrive In life, we all need room to grow. If your bowl is too small for your life or ambitions, find a different bowl and grow to be happy!