Reticular Activation
Wikipedia defines the reticular activating system (RAS), or extrathalamic control modulatory system, as a set of connected nuclei in the brains of vertebrates that is responsible for regulating wakefulness and sleep-wake transitions. As its name implies, its most influential component is the reticular formation. This is awesome technical mumbo jumbo. Here is what it means: […]
Focus
My friend Michelle has a saying, “Stay in your lane”. Urban dictionary defines this phrase as meaning “mind your own business”. That is certainly one definition. Michelle uses it to let people know to stay on target or on point. I take it to mean stay focused. At its basic nature, to “stay in your […]
Confidence
“I’m the best decision this organization has ever made.” This is what Tom Brady, then 22, said to Robert Kraft (Patriots’ owner) after being picked 199th back in 2000. Looks like he was right. Say what you want about Tom Brady and the Patriots but there is no denying that what they did during the […]
Go Create
“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible.” —Mark Twain, Mark Twain’s Own Autobiography: The Chapters from the North American Review I recently met an expert on innovation. He said that his studies have shown that on average, anything we perceive as new has already been around for 29 years. Interesting thought. […]
Tenacity & Gratitude
The Fonz was a TV character during the 70’s and 80’s. He was the coolest guy on TV. Fonz had no problems and could solve anything; always with a smile, a thumbs up, and an “ayyyy”. Recently I saw an interview with Henry Winkler, the actor that played The Fonz. It was very eye opening. […]
Confidence vs. Arrogance
There is a big difference between being confident and arrogant. This can be easily confused since there are many similarities. Speaking with authority and being decisive are just a couple examples. The question becomes: How do you tell if someone is being confident or arrogant? A confident person cares about others. They are open to […]