Archive - Thoughts from a guy and his dog...

The Rabbits are Out in Front!

Indeed they were—and on that hot summer morning in 1984, that's where they remained...

Jul 31 •

I lost a friend last week.

Still seems surreal to even write that out. And, yes, it involves every pertinent cliché—too young, too soon, incredibly sad, tragic, all of it!

Jul 22 •

Sure, Imposter Syndrome is a thing, but it doesn't have to own you.

Like so many of the "interferences" we unconsciously create that undermine our capacity to show up as our best selves, this one's particularly…

Jul 15 •

There's patience, and then there's kiwi vines!

She did it again, my good buddy Mother Nature has thrown me another lesson—this time, it's patience. Who knew growing fruit would require more than a…

Jul 8 •

Clutter's Impact on Mental Performance Might Surprise You.

I'm no neat freak, but if I ever wanted another reason to keep things tidy, I just found it!

Jul 1 •

June 2025

Now, perhaps more than ever, life is hard—really hard.

And, it's not anecdotal either—Statistics Canada reports that 25% of Canadians live in food-insecure households. What the hell is going on?

Jun 24 •

Why Curiousity is a Key Driver of Performance.

When I was in my 20s, I used to list 'curious' as an attribute on my resume—at the time, I had no idea how important it was in terms of our ability to…

Jun 17 •

"Who am I becoming as a result of this chase?"

Ooooh, nice one—a show-stopper to be sure. It's a quote from a high-profile NFL football coach who had a come-to-Jesus moment that changed his…

Jun 11 •

Mastering the Art of Saying "No" to Protect Your Focus.

Easier said than done, right? It certainly seems that way; it's remarkable how many people struggle with what should be a straightforward answer.

Jun 3 •

May 2025

It's time to write book #4—but first, I need your help!

No, you're not going to write it for me; I'll do that. What I do need is for you to volunteer to be part of some research that will provide data to…

May 27 •

Turns out Gratitude Practices can Reduce Stress—who knew?

I know, I know, it kinda cheapens the authenticity of a "Gratitude Practice" when you sell it as a stress reducer—but, hey, if the shoe fits!

May 23 •

Sorry, not sorry.

Apologies are fine, after the fact, but what if we changed the story and subsequent behaviour before it even began?

May 16 •

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