In this episode we examine how the dramatic changes in the world of knowledge work over the past five years can have traumatic effects. Acute Trauma – Life is noticeably different before and after Job Loss, Layoffs, New AI Capabilities Chronic Trauma – Prolonged exposure to a harmful situation Self-doubt, hopelessness, insecurity, fear, negativity about…
It has been a dynamic time in the tech industry over the past five years or so and it appears the future will continue to be a bumpy ride. Here are a few concepts that have helped me navigate the changing landscape. 🤔Identity – Consider how much of your identity is bound up in your…
Yes…I know…Quite the hot take. 🌶️ This time of year, it feels like a reminder is in order. It doesn’t matter if you have 🗓️The perfect productivity system. 🏋️The perfect workout program. 💰The perfect financial plan. Success in any of those domains is still going to be hard. 🪨 Systems are helpful, maybe even necessary…
☕Good Morning It is lovely to be with you again, my friend. Do you join me in my dreams, or do you simply arrive when I wake? You sing me to life with a sweet, gurgling melody. We’ll spend time together conversing throughout the day, But the time I enjoy best is our quiet companionship…
Do you really think so little of yourself that you can’t sacrifice an hour or two, 3-4 days a week, for yourself? Harsh. But sometimes that’s what we need to hear. The full version of this quote talks about how we give hours of ourselves to our jobs, our friends, and our family before we…
This has become my meditation mantra. When the too many things to do start swirling into my conscious view, I remember to return to my breath. I know I will never be done. But I need to remind myself that I am enough right now and always. It’s all a bit cheesy, I know. Nevertheless,…
MMMM…meditation. My nemesis. Whenever I read a list of wellness habits, I gleefully check off items I practice habitually. Until enviably I land on meditation. I have sporadically meditated over the years, but it has never become an atomic habit. So, I decided to take on a meditation challenge with the goal of ten minutes…