...but it's worth it. In a recent post I shared some thoughts about quitting daily blogging and I laid out some plans for what I would do moving forward. At the time I thought it was a good idea and I thought that it would make things easier. But in the weeks that followed I … Continue reading Daily blogging isn’t always easy
Tag: perception
The problem with jumping on the bandwagon
If you won't care in a few months time then maybe you shouldn't care at all. It's easy to get swept up what everyone else is doing or whatever the popular thing is at that point in time. It might even be a great cause, helping people or bringing light to something that matters. However, … Continue reading The problem with jumping on the bandwagon
Putting pressure on the outcome
In periods of uncertainty we often put an excessive amount of pressure on a particular outcome. You tell yourself you'll be be happy if things turn out one way and that the other outcome will be a disaster. And of course, in life often one option is much better than the other. However, too much … Continue reading Putting pressure on the outcome
Feedback and praise
I think most people like receiving praise. Not necessarily in front of a large crowd with the spotlight shining down but to simply be told you did something well is more than enough. Many people go around thinking they're subpar and for them praise serves as a reminder that they're doing okay. It can be … Continue reading Feedback and praise
5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
I first came across Zig Ziglar after hearing Seth Godin mention him. I later listened to one of his talks on YouTube titled 'This is your brain and here's how it works'. It was a few years ago but I jotted down a some quotes that I thought were worth sharing: Positive thinking won't let … Continue reading 5 Quotes from Zig Ziglar
Perfection, perception and possibility
I once wrote that perfection is a falsehood. I stand by that statement. Perfection doesn't really exist becuase of 2 things: perception and possibility. What may seem perfect to one person will be viewed differently by another. Perceptions of others might end up changing your own view of your work. But perfection will never be … Continue reading Perfection, perception and possibility
Establishing an intention
A useful exercise. Something I would consider worth doing is establishing an intention behind your actions. There are many things that we do in our day to day life without putting much thought into it and so when others perceive your actions in a certain way, you may find yourself wanting to change your intention … Continue reading Establishing an intention
The outsiders mentality
People that think they're outsiders act like outsiders. The idea of being an outsider is often a self-fulfilling prophecy, something that is brought into existence rather than being totally true in the first place. When the thought comes into your mind, as soon as you hold onto it and allow it to become a part … Continue reading The outsiders mentality
From the outside
Appearances are everything or at least that's how it often appears. The woman with a good education, working a great job at a high profile company. The guy that everyone goes to for advice because he's warm, kind and always says what you need to hear (not just what you want to hear). From the … Continue reading From the outside
The Daily Gemm 