Sometimes, when I watch people engage self-improvement efforts, it reminds me of dieting. You have the crazies who are super self-motivated and never seem to stop trying things, always improving a little, reading, thinking, measuring, and striving. They are inspirational, and possibly even annoying (as all superstars can be from time to time). Then you […]
FACING DEATH, FACING LIFE
So far, death almost got me three times. If you’ve ever looked death in the face or been with someone who has, you know what I’m talking about. Nothing helps you realize how beautiful, amazing, and precious life is like facing death. The first time I almost died I was in the third grade. A […]
BECOMING AUTHENTIC
[This is part three of a five-part series addressing aspects of authenticity.] Many ideas are easy to understand, but harder to behaviorally embrace. Authenticity is one such idea for many of us. We like the idea: being a bit more aligned with our true selves and allowing this alignment to be reflected in how we […]
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
You are not alone 🙂 Be sure to check out all my videos on my YouTube page here https://www.youtube.com/c/DrToddDewett
IQ vs HARD WORK!
Which is better – well, listen in and find out 😉 Be sure to check out all my videos on my YouTube page here https://www.youtube.com/c/DrToddDewett
DOWNSIDE OF AUTHENTICITY
Is there a downside to authenticity? You bet! Find out what it is below 🙂 Be sure to check out all my videos on my YouTube page here https://www.youtube.com/c/DrToddDewett
UNSTUCK
To be stuck is the state of feeling that your brain has hit a mental wall when trying to work on a problem. It’s like walking in two feet of wet cement. Over several days, you’re getting it done, making progress. Then it hits you. Indecision. Confusion. A lack of focus. Hey, it’s normal. It happens weekly or monthly for most of us. Add […]
THE FUTURE OF MOTIVATION
Most approaches to employee motivation fail to live up to the hype. We may have graduated from employee satisfaction to employee engagement, but the underlying assumptions are still wrong. It appears most organizations are set up to push employees to be minimally compliant. The real goal should be maximized commitment. The first approach inevitably leads to many bad […]
DANCE ANYWAY
Some people spend a lifetime trying to fit in. I understand. I tried for a while when I was young. What I eventually discovered is that fitting in precludes you from being fully you. Don’t get me wrong, whether young or old, I understand the social benefits of fitting in. They include more friends, moments of affirmation, more status, and […]
RIGHTEOUS RESOLUTIONS
I’m going to the gym! I will save more money! These are two very common New Year’s resolutions. They sound wonderful, right? The problem is that while millions make resolutions each year, only about one fifth reach their goal and make it stick. Good news – research does suggest a few behaviors used by people who are successful with […]
