Why People Love to Talk — And How Listening Strengthens Relationships
Why do people like to talk so much? The answer is simple: people want to feel valued. It is one of the most basic human…
This Too Shall Pass: The Power of Remembering Tough Moments Don’t Last
This one is about the fleeting nature of life’s challenges. I recently returned from an eight-day motorcycle trip in Myanmar, formerly called Burma. Eight days…
Do You Want to Be Right or Do You Want Results?
Benjamin Franklin said, “If you argue, you may achieve a temporary victory—sometimes; but it will be an empty victory because you will never win your…
Stop Saying “Busy”: A Better Way to Answer “How Are You?”
Be ready for this question: How are you? Or how was your week? How often do we hear the same answers? Busy. Crazy. We say…
Microstress: The Tiny Thoughts That Drain Your Energy (And How to Reduce Them)
This one is about a word I invented called microstress. We live in a time where new compound words pop up constantly, so I figured…
Quit Complaining: How to Break the Habit and Improve Your Daily Life
This one’s about complaining too much. I remember sitting in a crowded airport once, surrounded by conversations I wasn’t even trying to hear. As I…
Stop Saying “I’ve Been Busy”: A Better Way to Answer “How Are You?
How often does this happen—you meet a friend or coworker, and you ask, “How are you?” or “How was your week?” And the answer you…
Microstress: How Tiny Thoughts Create Big Mental Weight
This one is about a word I invented called Microstress. Today we create new compound words all the time, so I figured I’d make one…
Quit Complaining: How to Break the Habit and Lighten Your Life
This one’s about complaining too much. I remember sitting in a crowded airport once, surrounded by conversations I didn’t intend to hear. As I listened,…
The Day I Retired: How to Retire from Stress (Not Work)
I’ve read a lot about happiness and work, and I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about retirement. I asked myself: what would it actually…