The America we once knew, is being crushed before our very eyes. I’m noticing a growing sadness and sense of despair sweeping across the country. It’s not that hope is completely lost, it’s just fading fast. I refuse to let that mood grip me. If I let it, then I

A newly minted MD was grinding through 84-hour study weeks, preparing for the exam that would determine her residency placement abroad. Despite her medical expertise, the pressure was paralyzing her progress. During our virtual coaching sessions in 2020, I noticed a pattern: she could diagnose any patient’s stress-related symptoms, yet

The corner office was unusually dark for midday. During our weekly lunch meetings, I watched as a respected CEO—someone the community had always seen as unshakeable—shared the reality behind his public facade. The challenges were mounting: • Multiple projects failing simultaneously • Constant pressure from lenders • Difficult staffing decisions

Why did you wake up this morning? Did you have to, or did you want to? I remember countless Monday mornings waking up to the responsibility of leading and directing learning for a whole classroom of students. I can’t say I always wanted to, but I always needed to. The

We quit for all sorts of reasons. The key is not to quit without a purpose. Quit strategically. In 2014, I reached the end of my effectiveness. I was frustrated. My boss was annoyed with me. My colleagues were exhausted too. The future wasn’t bright. There was no hope that

I quit ten years ago. I’ve been thinking about the implications of that decision all last week as I read Seth Godin’s little book, The Dip. He makes the case for quitting strategically. In 2014 I can’t say I quit strategically. I just came to the point where I realized