The Double Bubble Effect: Rituals and Creative Flow.
Back when I was flying professionally, I was required to go to training every six months to practice malfunctions and potential issues that rarely come up in airplanes, and to take a test to make sure I was still qualified to be…
Simple Steps To Write Book Reviews
Almost every time I go anywhere or buy anything, I’m asked to review my experience; books are no different. The fact is, both as a reader and a writer, I’m interested in what others have to say about the books they’ve read….
The Hidden Gift of an Out
It’s always uncomfortable when someone calls you out on your stuff, but have you ever met a person who has a way of getting a point across without making you feel small? Who’s calm and centered amidst a full-blown rant, seemingly unaffected…
Get Past Fears: Lessons from the Ranch
Since relocating to Oklahoma, I’ve developed a passion for horseback riding. Western style to be more specific. What started out as a burning desire to learn how to run barrels, has evolved into a fantastic journey, one that was completely unexpected; An…
Really Get to Know Someone.
As you might already know from prior posts, I’m striving to be a better communicator, and in the way my life seems to work, the very words I needed to hear showed up in a chapter I read last night before I…
Get What You Want From Conversations
After experiencing a massive communication breakdown amongst a group of acquaintances, I decided to visit with a trusted friend in an attempt to figure out where the easy flow of information between our group was interrupted. While listening to the details surrounding…
Competition: The Healthy, Unhealthy and the Destructive.
Pilots are fiercely competitive. At any given moment in a group of aviators, there is no question who is the best. The reason being, that every six months in order to be captain (aka the pilot-in-command, PIC) professional flyers must go to…
Resolutions
On my way to go horseback riding, I drove down a rural stretch of historical highway Route 66, listening to the local country music station. The drive, roughly an hour, allowed a good stretch of time for me to relax and listen…
Rejection and the Holiday Blues. Available in LED; Guaranteed to last a lifetime. If we let them.
This time of year can be fantastic; bustling and exciting, a chance for people to gather, be grateful and connect. This time of year can also be sad, depressing, and full of disappointment. A month packed with holiday parties, gift exchanges, friend…