I used to spend a lot of time in eastern Africa. When they arrived late for a meeting, friends there would tell me, with a twinkle in their eyes, that time is like an elastic band — it stretches to fit.
Continue reading “Unhurried”The Privilege of Curiosity
Curiosity is more of a skill than a trait.
And opportunities to learn to be curious are not evenly distributed.
This point hit me hard last week as we were discussing it in Wiser by Choice. I realized that curiosity is a privilege, or at least a by-product of privilege, rather than primarily an element of personality or choice.
Continue reading “The Privilege of Curiosity”All In
You’ve likely heard about Yvon Chouinard’s recent decision to transfer his ownership of his company, Patagonia, into a “Purpose Trust,” with the proceeds going to fight climate change.
As a strategist, two elements of this decision stand out to me: go all in, on a few things.
Continue reading “All In”The Mind that Wanders
Once you reach a certain age, or your parents do, a mind that wanders can be a worrying sign.
But having the opportunity to let our minds wander — by choice — is a gift. I am learning that it is, paradoxically, also a discipline.
Continue reading “The Mind that Wanders”Finding Your Rhythm
I’m curious if the rhythm of your life feels syncopated, synchronized or out of sync right now. How much of it is dictated by forces and people outside of yourself?
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