IF this, THEN that. In the case of automation applications like Zapier, Automate.io, and of course, IFTTT, it represents the deliberate initiation of a sequence of desired next steps. In the case of social interactions, both digital and IRL, it can represent a spectrum of different events. In our pursuit of Becoming Superhuman, we should […]
Optional Listening
Most people are great at talking. Less so for listening. So today, I’m going to share a quick lesson that can dramatically improve your listening skills. This will move you one step closer to becoming superhuman. Learning this skill will benefit all of the relationships in your life including, but not limited to, your boss, […]
How to Unsubscribe
Today, I’m going to explore the concept and practice of unsubscribing, and I want to go beyond emails and look at the various ways we can choose what we want to have access to our time, attention, and money. There are two types of things you might unsubscribe from and myriad reasons why you might […]
The Tyranny of Opportunity
The thing about opportunity and our relationship to it, is that it is entangled in our relationships to safety, security, and scarcity. When you don’t have enough, it feels helpless. When you have too much, it feels overwhelming. This includes new business leads, passion projects to pursue, and relationships to nurture. Because our culture lacks […]
Single Serving Culture
No matter how or where we work, there is a culture that exists. It is the answer to the question: “what’s it like here?” In large companies, there is likely a status quo. This dominant culture is significantly more visible and endorsed than the myriad of subcultures. As companies grow, so too do the number […]
The Perfect Day
Maybe you’re like me. Maybe you like to enjoy some leisure time or hobbies. Maybe you like getting together with family and/or friends. Maybe you like to improve yourself by learning new skills or mastering your existing abilities. Maybe you’re like me…in fact, in this case, I bet you are. The Exercise Tell me, reader…what […]