Don’t Brainstorm on a Cold Start
Insight #324: Snow and ice still numb me. Even after 20 years. That’s how long I have been on this side of the equator...
Do You Mistake the Means for the Goal?
Trigger Question #150: Another day, another app. A new day, a new structure. Tomorrow, a modified get-things-done routine. And so on and so...
Don’t Live Your Life Geared at One Speed
Insight #323: Whenever I’m forced to stop for a big yellow school bus, I remember how I got to school: by bicycle, come rain...
How Sensible Is Your Common Sense?
Trigger Question #149: Let’s admit it. We like to say that we have common sense and that we practice common sense. After all,...
Today Is the Start of Your New Honeymoon
Insight #322: The New Year is already so yesterday. Actually, every day is the start of a new year. But we like to forget that,...
Are Your Strengths More Important Than Our Strengths?
Trigger Question #148: Once upon a time, your friends wanted you on their team because you were bigger and faster. Or your mother...
Lazy, Your Country Needs You!
Insight #321: Listen up, people, it’s time to slow down. It’s that time of year when it is okay to be lazy. Retailers, please...
Do You Hope or Have Faith?
Trigger Question #147: ‘Tis the season of peace and goodwill. But already some of us feel a bit stressed, because next year is...
Reality Is for People Who Cannot Fake Feeling Festive
Insight #320: Years ago I saw this bumper sticker: Reality is for people who cannot handle drugs. That is so 1960s that I will...
Did You Say Yes Clearly or No Firmly?
Trigger Question #146: Get ready to refuse a whole batch of requests for your time and money. It’s that time of year when...
Your Jolly Fat Expectation Can Influence Behavior
Insight #319: At this time of year, we wonder whether we’ve been good enough to expect a reward from the jolly fat man in...
Do You Trust Your Gut Too Soon?
Trigger Question #145: You make decisions. Constantly. What to wear. When to have more coffee. Where to go for lunch. And then there...