What We Choose

What We Choose

One of the most significant aspects of leading a virtual subcontractor team is the tremendous choice each person has in participating in our work. Each person has chosen to be a part of our team, and chooses in what ways they will participate in the work we do in the...
Sprint Day

Sprint Day

Thursday is speedwork day for me in my marathon training. I run a shorter distance, faster, in hopes that I will improve my cardiovascular endurance overall, resulting in an ability to run longer distances faster. I have never been a super-fast runner, but I have...
Decision #1: I Will Do the Work

Decision #1: I Will Do the Work

Every where I click online, it seems like people are writing year-end wrap-ups and talking about planning for the new year. As we enter December, I am considering: What did I accomplish this year? Where do I want to be next year this time? What has defined my year?...
Take a 12 Minute Vacation

Take a 12 Minute Vacation

Set the timer for 12 minutes. Read this whole article first. Then, close your eyes. Picture your favorite place in the whole world. Imagine you are there, right now, with your favorite people in the whole world. Or all by yourself if you prefer. Think about the...
Shifting

Shifting

Some of my habits and practices are shifting. One major influence in my shifts has been Tim Sanders’ new book Today We Are Rich. On a flight to Florida, I read almost the entire book. Immediately, Tim’s stories mesmerized me. I returned from Florida...