You have to both acknowledge the status quo and fight it. Realism and idealism. If you only do one or the other, you run the risk of not getting traction. Too much realism leads …
The zone of challenge
There is an optimal zone of challenge. When you push too far, you get burnout and loss of confidence. When you don't push enough you miss out on lost potential. The role of a facilitator, coach, …
Connection before content
Always start with the person. But don't stay on it forever. Start with connection, so you can move on to challenge, purpose and actualization. It may feel more efficient to jump straight …
Shared reality tunnels
Any shared reality tunnel is limited by definition. There are massive benefits of creating one, though. To get everyone in the same tunnel streamlines the work. You can warp people’s thinking …
Long time horizons
If you want to sell tomato seeds, you can sell a couple dozen for a dollar. If you want to sell small tomato seedlings, you can sell one for a few dollars. If you want to sell a mature tomato plant, …
Sunsets and stars
A day doesn’t get worse after watching the sunset. Nor a night when you watch the stars. Beauty heals. Nature heals. Enjoy it more. …