As I write this article, I’m on an airplane from Los Angeles to Toronto. I was there to perform a week of shows at The Magic Castle in Hollywood. The Magic Castle is the clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts and is the most prestigious...
What’s a better result? 10% more than 10 apples OR 10% more than 80 apples? Let’s do the math: In the first example, we get a total of 11 (an increase of 1.) In the second example, we get a total of 88 (an increase of 8.) It’s...
Your brain is stupid. Yep. The most complex thing in the universe is also just plain stupid. Here’s the deal - your brain literally does not know the difference between reality and imagination. I realize that sounds insane, but stick with me for a minute. Take a moment...
If you’ve ever been on public transport in morning rush hour, you can see how most people view going to work. You rarely see people who look excited to go to work. Turns out, only about 30% of people are. Time spent at work takes up a...
We've all been there. Sitting across the table from someone, trying to have a meaningful conversation, only to have them break eye contact every time their mobile phone dings. Standing at a party or networking event, trying to learn more about another person, only to have them...
Can you remember a time that you shared some good news with a friend or colleague? How did they respond? Did you get an, "oh, that's nice", or a low energy, "good for you"? Or were they genuinely happy with you, asking questions and helping you savor...
In last week's article, I introduced you to Benefit Finding, a great tool to build your resilience after a setback. This week I continue that resilience theme with another great tool - Real Time Resilience. The human brain is wired to pay more attention to the...
My Dad was my hero and I lost him. In his place, I got something I never expected. I looked up to Dad for advice and guidance and he never let me down. We camped, and played baseball, and worked together on the farm. Born of solid...
Whether we notice or not, most of us tend to repeat the same tasks day in and day out. This constant repetition can make life boring and monotonous. Don't get me wrong--I'll be the first person to tell you that routines are good, and that there's...
Have you ever noticed the collective mood of a group shift all at once? Whether it's a team at work, a group of close friends or a family, a common vibe tends to surface and fluctuate over time. When your boss, Boyd, is overjoyed, so...
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