When I ask you a question to which I know the answer, I manipulate you. Teachers do this to school children. With good effect. So, why … [Read more...]
256 99 is Fine
99% of the time, 99% results is fine. 99% returned calls 99% money made 99% attempts to apologize 99% results in an exam 99% of the … [Read more...]
254 Manipulation
To see if you're manipulated in anything, just look for the opposite of what is commonly believed. If you cannot easily see the opposite, … [Read more...]
253 Just-in-Case
Survival depends on being totally ready for what ‘might’ happen. Specially, if it’s an animal who might attack at any … [Read more...]
237 Let Go!
A pilot out of control was told by the air traffic controller to just "let go!" all controls. Trainer airplanes automatically rebalance … [Read more...]
221 External Illusions
When I go to a movie I allow this 'External Illusion' to dominate me. I laugh, cry, etc. After, I might even comment on it with … [Read more...]
219 Control
Not being in control of something does not mean it’s out of control. It simply means you are not the one doing the … [Read more...]
190 Big Deal?
We went to a restaurant to celebrate someone (finally!) buying a new car. Nearly $200. For lunch. No big deal. When we … [Read more...]
169 Scaffold
Think of your role in everything you do, every interaction you have, every person you meet, with every family member, as being only one … [Read more...]
158 Anarchy
What if no one is in charge? That's what happens when you destroy an idea someone has without putting forth an idea to take … [Read more...]
114 Darts
Don’t stand too close or you'll always place the darts in the bull’s-eye. And not too far away so you never hit the board. Stand just … [Read more...]
92 Strength
What's ‘stronger' than a perfectly built fortress that needs 500 people to defend it. One that requires only 100 people to effectively … [Read more...]
46 Always
Whenever something ‘always' happens to you, relax. It means you are completely in charge of that situation. Always late? Hmmm, let's see … [Read more...]
43 Desire
I sit at the annual meeting. This time it’s Bongo drums. Each year they try a different thing. (Did I mention this time it’s Bongo … [Read more...]
29 Who’s In Charge?
"I sit paying the bills and there's never quite enough money at end of month. Thinking 'I want more' is different to feeling you have … [Read more...]
in one place. Here they are!