Tag: self-improvement

The Danger of a Frictionless Life

A little over a week ago, I read an article in the Wall Street Journal titled, “Don’t Get Too Comfortable. Your Quality of Life Depends on It.” It was very interesting. Then, a couple of days later, I listened to Wynne Leon’s podcast The Life of Try, where she invited Lindsey Goldstein, author of Gap … Continue reading The Danger of a Frictionless Life

How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted

Amii Barnard-Bahn, partner at Kaplan & Walker and the CEO of Barnard-Bahn Coaching & Consulting, wrote an excellent piece for the Harvard Business Review, titled, “Promotions aren’t just about your skills — They’re about your relationships.” Of course, there were some people who just read the title and started making wrong assumptions about the article … Continue reading How Work Relationships Can Get You Promoted

Gratefulness Tolerance

Every morning, I sit in the same spot to savor my cup of coffee. I like this spot because it offers a nice view of nearby farms, allowing me to appreciate the rolling hills and the beautiful sunrise while enjoying my hot cup of black Puerto Rican coffee. The tranquility of my quiet neighborhood is … Continue reading Gratefulness Tolerance