Relational vs. Transactional
Years ago, Sanjay and I would network a lot. We had just started J2 and we rarely turned down a chance to meet people. Our goal was to meet as many folks as possible no matter what they did and gain the opportunity to learn about them and share about us. Several of those meetings […]
The Art of Wabi-Sabi
According to Japanese legend, a gentleman named Sen no Rikyu set out to learn a set of customs known as the “Way of Tea”. He went to tea-master Takeeno Joo, who tested Rikyu by requesting he tend to the garden. Rikyu cleaned up debris and raked the ground until it was immaculate, scrutinizing every inch […]
Is it Ever a Good Time?
A few years ago, I met up with a friend that I hadn’t seen in a while for dinner. First thing out of his mouth was “You look like crap!” (it wasn’t exactly that, but I am keeping it clean ?). What a great way to greet a friend, right? In response, I gave him […]
Graciousness
I spent the last few days in New Orleans with my forum / mastermind group, which I have written about before in several FFfT’s. During these meetings we spend time discussing our professional and personal lives. We laugh, we cry, we reflect, we nurture; at the end of the 3-4 day meeting we all come […]
Apex Line
Welcome to 2019. Once again, we start with 365 blank pages to accomplish our goals. Usually the shortest route anywhere is a straight line. In racing there is a term called the “racing line” which is the line that provides the optimal path around the course. The racing line makes use of all the space […]
Relax and Recharge
Christmas and New Year’s fell mid-week this year. For many of us that meant additional days off either by taking vacation or the company giving you a few extra days off. The downside to this extra time off is that maybe you had to spend extra time finishing up holiday shopping (if you are like […]