Some people thrive on small talk. They find it easy to share details of their lives with total strangers. They love the thought of attending a party and telling stories to brand new people. Then there are the rest of us. We despise small talk. Maybe we think it’s shallow and banal. Maybe we are […]
In addition to coaching, I am still a practicing trial lawyer. Every morning before a trial, I get extremely nervous. I worry about not putting enough work into the trial prep. I fret about what my witnesses will say on the stand. I cringe about voir dire. Whatever negative thoughts there are, they will go […]
Almost 40% of Americans never make New Year’s Resolutions. Those that make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than those that do not. Here are five apps that will help you achieve the most popular resolutions. Drink Less Dry January is an easy […]
I recently completed an arbitration in a hard fought case. The results were OK, but neither I nor my client was satisfied that justice was served. While I can see why the three arbitrators ruled the way they did, I cannot dispute my resentment of the process. Despite this, I still believe in the […]
My wife and I were out with friends for dinner the other night when one friend expressed reservations about an upcoming public speaking presentation that she agreed to give. The presentation will be at a national convention of book store owners and she was nervous to the point that her doctor prescribed medication to slow […]
Did you take a vacation last year? If you are like 42% of other Americans, the answer is “No.” This is absolutely mind-boggling given all the ways that a vacation is beneficial to one’s life. Let’s look at five ways that vacations are helpful: 1. Relax and Recharge: Yes, I know, it can be stressful […]
In my last post, I examined the four pillars of mental preparation that help US Navy SEAL candidates achieve success. The main question I did not address was why it works. It’s complicated, but it’s not brain surgery. It is brain science, though. Basically, when we are dealing with fear or stress, our brains are […]
