Trigger Questions

Trigger Question #61: Be direct. You’ve been told that, haven’t you? But have you ever been told to be directive? No?...

Trigger Question #60: Imagine a young maiden standing at the edge of a cliff, her hands tied behind her back. Next to her...

Trigger Question #59: Because you were once a tiny tot, I know you heard at least one grown-up say, “Don’t do as I do....

Trigger Question #58: When I was young, eons ago, my father gave me important advice. But being a young know it all… Actually,...

Trigger Question #57: It seems an appropriate time in world and local affairs to remind you of “trust but verify.” You probably know it...

Trigger Question #56: We treat goals and objectives as synonyms when we talk casually and write informally. But if we treat them as synonyms...

Trigger Question #55: Have you ever engaged in self-handicapping? Of course, you have. We all do. Sometimes....

Trigger Question #54: We humans are an over-optimistic bunch. Maybe not every individual one of us, but as a bunch, we are. (You don’t...

Trigger Question #52: Have you ever wondered why, once you have made a decision, you don’t always feel excited by it or motivated to...

Trigger Question #53: Did you know resolutions are for any time of year? If you have a craving for a new resolution, there...

Trigger Question #51: Have you ever tripped up? Of course you have. Only people who can’t admit to ever making mistakes don’t trip up....

Trigger Question #49: Back in the 1980s, bosses treated people a bit differently. At least, in the places I worked. The same probably...