You need to plan. A plan is a starting point – a guide. Plans are made to change. At times a small change makes a big difference. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” - Benjamin Franklin Now it is okay to fail. As long as it is done along an intentional path you planned. From the failure you learn, you make adjustments and you have another go at it. You learn from failure. That’s a lot different than setting yourself up for failure. The planning process must be done … [Read more...]
How Do You Handle Feedback?
The most interesting yet disturbing message was left for me by one of the readers of my articles. It was in reference to a few of the examples related to specific reactions of a sea going vessel in a narrow channel. The statement from them was some thing like ‘in all my years at sea, I never heard of anything like you described, getting pulled into the side of the channel, what a bunch of crap’. I responded, as I always do to messages, good or bad. I said "Thank you for your feedback. Have a … [Read more...]
Is Your Career and Business Always Safe and Secure?
You and your career and business are safe and secure right? Are you sitting still in chair? Peace, stillness and quiet for a moment or two. The chair probably has four legs and when you first sat down in the chair, or in any chair for that matter, you know there will be sturdy legs to support you. Have you ever bent over and checked that the legs were there first? Checked to make sure the chair is sturdy? You know to make certain the chair was going to work. It remains in one place. The … [Read more...]
It’s Not Just About Golf
Why Everyone Should Work With A Caddie. Even if you don’t play golf, the caddie concept will be something you should pay attention to. What is the purpose of a caddie for you on the golf course? First is they know this course. Their home course is well known to a caddie. Even if you have have played there before, the conditions now, any adjustments or changes that have been done on the course. Second, if you are open to it, club selection suggestions as they witness your stance, club … [Read more...]
What Do You Get Excited About?
What do you get excited about? Seriously, what excites you? You know the feeling. There is something you are doing, thinking about and now you can feel it is about to happen. Your heart beats faster. You can’t stop smiling. You have been looking forward to this and now the time has come! On board an oceangoing ship, after days at sea, the knowledge that in a few days you will arrive in port creates this excitement. Everyone on board starts to think about what they will look forward to … [Read more...]
Stuck Sucks!
Being stuck sucks! Oh yes, I’ve been there many times too! Whatever your plans and goals are – finding a job or another one, starting your own business, improving your communication skills to connect better in business, your personal life and relationships overall or another or multiple ones – one thing, ONE THING, is for certain – you know when you’re stuck – and that’s right now! Back, back, back in the day when ocean-going ships were powered by wind without any engines – when there was … [Read more...]
