Category: Personal Growth

Judgment is a Killer

Judgment is a killer. I know judging others is horribly destructive, yet I often can’t stop myself: the idiot driver on his phone who misses the green turn arrow; the helicopter parent that steals time from devoted teachers; the cat fighting in local politics.

It’s difficult to let go of judgment because it feels like I am condoning the Continue reading “Judgment is a Killer”

The Puzzling Resistance to Goal-Setting and High Achievement

High achievement isn’t based on talent, at least not talent alone. (This is good news for us mortals who may possess some skills, but by no means in copious amounts.) No, the highest achievers are great at execution and improving their skills through practice; they excel at stretching Continue reading “The Puzzling Resistance to Goal-Setting and High Achievement”

Once Bitten Twice Shy

Trail running has its minor risks, and I’ve seen my share of sprained ankles, skinned hands from tripping, and bug bites. But that’s usually about it. Aside from the wear and tear on these aging knees and hips and the occasional lung burn that inevitably accompanies an uphill run at altitude, Continue reading “Once Bitten Twice Shy”

One Breath Around The World

Here’s one of the delights of parenthood. It’s late on a Sunday evening with my son and my daughter. Showers are being taken, lunches packed, teeth brushed. I’ve been nursing anxious feelings about the work week ahead for much of the afternoon – mostly successfully holding them at bay to stay Continue reading “One Breath Around The World”