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The Great Paradox of WorkLike many things in life, the instrumental perspective is responsible for both individual and business accomplishment and ineffectiveness at the same time. As expressed by David Whyte in his book The Heart Aroused, “work, paradoxically, does not ask enough of…

Caring is Taking the Time, Indifference is Making Excuses“Caring is taking the time, indifference is making excuses.” A basketball coach I used to work with, Tom Desotell, used to always say this to our staff and players. He was adamant that if something was truly important to a…

Staying Younger, LongerMany of us are looking for ways to stay young and although we can’t stop the clock, it seems there is a way to fight the aging process with a few lifestyle changes. According to new research, part of the…

Darius’s Last Insights for Exclusivia1. PRACTICE GRATITUDE AND CURIOSITY LIKE A RELIGION 2. MASTER BREATH: EVERY INHALATION IS AN APPRECIATION; EVERY EXHALATION, A LETTING GO. 3. WAKE EARLY EVERY DAY TO MEDITATE AND PLAN AHEAD. 4. SEE EVERY PROBLEM AS AN INVITATION TO FINDING…

Time Arbitrage- The Hidden AdvantageThe ability to think, plan, and execute for the long term is one of the hardest skills to master but if you can it’s one of the largest advantages a person can have. Today’s world is increasing complex and based…

Emphasizing Our Strengths and Unique AbilitiesWhen collaborating it’s important to emphasize the individual strengths and skills of our team members. Do not get over concerned with their weaknesses. What is their unique approach to problem solving? What skills do they bring to the table? These…

Am I Inadequate?“We’re all imperfect and we all have needs. The weak usually do not ask for help, so they stay weak. If we recognize that we are imperfect, we will ask for help and we will pray for the guidance necessary…

Quality Person, Quality ProductWhat happens inside the individual affects performance—and there is always something happening inside the individual. This relationship can be significantly influenced by external circumstances. Thus, it becomes apparent that business effectiveness can improve with the application of a psychologically sophisticated…

The Power of Long Term Thinking.One of the most powerful strategies I’ve learned for difficult decision making, is always try to think long term. Our emotions, particularly fear, can cloud our judgment. When we’re afraid, our thoughts go into the fight or flight mode and…

Optimism=CourageIt pays to be an optimist. However, optimism requires immense courage. If we look at the world, the optimists usually are the ones shaping it. They’re inventing new technologies, building new companies, making better investments, and having more fulfilling personal…

90 Second Breathing Space ProjectI call it the 90 second breathing space project. First, I turn off most notifications for all things, except my own, because I know what I want. I don’t want somebody else’s notifications. I look for reasons, any reason to…

Go Beyond JusticeIf you want to truly resolve conflict, we must go beyond justice and into forgiveness. When evil or wrongdoing occurs, the cry for justice will rise up loudly. The desire for vengeance, retribution, and punishment to help with the hurt…

Setting Up BoundariesIt’s important to set up boundaries in your life. If you don’t, all the extra stimulus and noise will become a distraction from what matters most.

Loyal Dissent“If two people never disagree that at least one of them is not thinking critically or is not speaking candidly….“There is no conflict between honesty and loyalty. In order to be loyal, we must be honest.””- Adam Grant In business,…

Modeling an Open Letter to Fear“Dearest Fear: Creativity and I are about to go on a road trip together. I understand you’ll be joining us, because you always do. I acknowledge that you believe you have an important job to do in my life, and…

Nature for More CreativityIncorporating elements of nature has proven to enhance our creative thinking. Here are some easy ways we can build nature into our workspaces. 1. Artwork or posters depicting nature can have a positive impact on creative state, as our brains…