Talking about mental health is good for everyone — The thought behind the title of this article has helped me more than anyone will ever know. When it comes to mental illness, it can often be difficult to find the support that you need. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide, it can feel like…

“Mastery of the expected will enable you to better deal with the unexpected” — Dan Charnas — I am reading “Everything In Its Place” by Dan Charnas for the Personal Productivity Club’s monthly book reading group. The book’s subtitle is: The power of mise-en-lace to organize your life, work, and mind The idea is that, like a master chef, everything about you has to have a place…

Habits, energy, and focus from the inside out — In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever to be productive. That means making the most of our time and getting the most out of our efforts. …

Is sex like pizza or chocolate? — We all know that communication is key in any relationship, but sometimes even the best intentions can go awry. My wife and I have been married for 39 years and know that solid communication is the brass ring on the marriage merry-go-round. And here are three mistakes, each involving communication…

(And it isn’t love or respect) — It’s no secret that relationships can be hard. No matter whether you are talking about a work relationship, friendship, or an intimate relationship, for quality it takes work, dedication, and a lot of patience (and coffee or wine). But what if I told you that there is one essential personal…

The new skills everyone can (and should) develop — Tim Denning has been publishing his “Unfiltered by Tim Denning” newsletter on Substack for about a year. I subscribed this week and received my first issue. Great stuff as usual. Go subscribe, if you haven’t already. In this latest issue, Tim lays out Seth Godin’s nine “new smart” skills everyone…

Knowing this will save you a lot of headaches and false starts — Using inaccurate words can mess things up, big time. Words are important since they define the reality they are trying to express — and guide the actions you take based on those words. This is why I find it irritating when I read the terms “entrepreneur” and “freelancer” used almost…