Posts by Chieko
The deep end of the pool
My first real job in high school was lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to kids. They would often have cold feet when it came to jumping off the diving board and into the dive tank that was 12 feet deep. So, I shared with them a secret that I’ll share with you, because in business we…
Read MoreThe trick to stick-to-it
You set out with the best intentions to workout regularly, be more organized, get-up earlier, or finish that big project. Some days you have the focus and determination to see it through. Other days… well, other days don’t seem to go so well. “I need more willpower!” you say. The challenge is your willpower is…
Read MoreThink about it.
There are two things that get you to the promised land of completion – the completion of tasks, projects, goals, and dreams. Thinking Doing Seems so simple right? I used to believe that it was #2, Doing, where a lot of people failed. After years of coaching of coaching hundreds of people, I now believe…
Read MoreWhat’s for dinner?
What’s for dinner tonight? The dreaded question that crosses our minds this time of day when our brains get sluggish and we start feeling hungry. In our family, we meal plan and prep food every Sunday. Okay… admittedly, this does not happen EVERY Sunday. And when it doesn’t happen, we pay the price…. in productivity…
Read MoreAsk yourself this question everyday
The art of journaling changed for me when I started answering targeted questions, rather than going on random rants. There is one question that I have found that has had the biggest positive impact on my life. Here are just a few things I’ve gleaned from this question: Take more pictures with friends and family Apologize…
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