Look, I get it. The truth (telling it and hearing it) makes us jittery. But when we keep everything nonconfrontational and PC, we end up unconsciously stepping over every which way we lie, sugarcoat, and walk on eggshells. And in the end, those lies hold us back from real productivity, success, and happiness. So although […]
Warning: R-rated content. Ever wonder why no matter how many mean things your mother said to you when you were a kid (or yesterday), you remember only a select few? Bet you think it’s because, out of the gazillion mean things she said, the particular ones you pocketed were her greatest hits. Maybe… Or, ever […]
For most of us, the subject of TIME is still a very abstract concept. We all know we could be managing our time more effectively, but no amount of list-making or fancy iPhone apps has changed the way we feel about our time – be it stressed, sad, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. There is no quick […]
Forget frogs, vermin, locusts, darkness, blood, and even seders themselves. I’ve discovered another plague on humanity. And it’s an even bigger problem than, say, lice. We’ve got snice. What’s snice, you wonder? It’s a personality trait I’ve coached thousands of people to dial down because, truth is, there’s not only no truth in it, it’s […]
Money is one of the most important and valuable currencies of your life. I say “one of” because I put two others before it: 1) Time: This one of the most sacred relationships you have because time is the currency of life. If you are in a battle with time you are in a battle […]
The first duty of love is to listen – Paul Tillich I know this is going to be hard to believe. But, there are times in my life where I fully, down to my toes, believe I am the busiest man in the world. I know you can’t relate and that I’m the only pre-occupied, self-centered, […]
Should certain friendships have an expiration date? You know, like Parmalat? Okay, not necessarily the nicest of questions, for sure, but an honest one. I mean, imagine if you lived your whole life on a boat. Think Noah’s ark! And just as Noah was in charge of filling his ark with animals, you would be […]
A hot marriage. Sounds like an oxymoron, right? I’m here to tell you it’s possible. You can have a sexy, intimate, loving, and FUN marriage, even after over 20 years together. Yeah right, you might say. Here’s the thing—I didn’t always believe it, either. In fact, there was a time when I had what I […]
I used to love summer. Every Memorial Day weekend, the pool we belonged to would open up and I’d put on my one-piece Speedo and happily go play. Summer afternoons passed slowly. I ate popsicles and went off the diving board. Life was good. Then, I turned eleven. And I slowly started to hate summer. […]
OK. Imagine this. You’re hosting a summer BBQ. It’s scheduled to start in one hour. But you haven’t done a thing to prepare. Not one thing. There’s a knock on the door. Your family arrives adorned in cute sundresses and carrying bowls of fruit salad. You’re lying on the sofa watching a rerun of “Grey’s […]
It’s summertime and for many that means fun, food, and festivities. Whether you’re heading to Bali or to the bar (sand or sports), it’s also time to also keep an eye out for your beach brat. Trust me. You’ll thank me next time you eye a miraclesuit and consider buying one (were it not for […]
Yes. It’s that time again: summer time. And for some of you that means good times ahead. Woo hoo. You know, weekend getaways with your partner, hand-holding balmy beach walks, practice empty nest time with your spouse if your kids are away at camp. But for many who are looking for love but haven’t found […]