Are your days goal-oriented? Or could you be called the “virtual fireman” because of all the fires you douse during your workday? No matter how you answered either question, it always helps to step away from the craziness of your day to assess your goals. Daily,...

It's funny how we know what works and what doesn't; usually after trial and error. We often know what we ought to do, but somehow resist always doing it, as though another way might be better. Skipping a workout Having another drink Watching the next episode Eating a...

I started smoking in high school. It was ironic because I was also on the track team shooting to break the school record in the half-mile. The new record was not to be as my lung power decreased every day. Still, I was in pretty good shape and vowed never to get out...

Have you ever had a project or situation that you dread, because you know the outcome could reflect poorly on you or your team? Do you avoid the email or phone call because you imagine that it’s more bad news? Sometimes we delay the pain through avoidance. But,...

The term "insane" has turned the corner. What was once stereotyped as a misunderstood abnormal mental condition is now in vogue. We have the insanity workout. We boast about our insane workload. We went to an insane concert last night. "It was crazy. Sick. Insane."...