Category: Do Not Pass Go

A routine haircut and the next thing you know, an extraordinary insight

West Chester PA
Learned more about drinking here than anywhere else.

 

Leadership. Inspiration. Results. Enter a routine hair cut. Her husband couldn’t quit drinking. They divorced. His drinking got worse. He died two years ago. Cirrhosis of the liver.

Immediately wanted to say something to ease the painful memory or at least maximize the empathy. But I kept my mouth shut.

My own experience with alcohol and the fact that December 30, 2001 was the last time I’ve had any, well, didn’t feel right.

Driving home, the revelation that overcoming the addiction was a major life accomplishment. Hell yeah it was impossible difficult.

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Volunteering can become contaminated when we expect this

jeff noel's health blog Lane 8 .org
mind – BODY – spirit – money – hq

 

Writing five daily, differently themed blogs is volunteering. But it’s contaminated giving because I have an ulterior motive. By giving, I expect to receive. Big time.

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Note: The motive is simple. To hear, “Well done my good and faithful servant”.

 

The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits?

Florida vanity license plate
Car next to us at Church. A reminder we are in charge of our habits.

 

The degree-of-difficulty paradox in breaking habits? Since both bad habits and good habits are hard to break, we would not be a great leader if we did not focus on good habits.

The real temptation is at the beginning though. Bad habits are easier to start because they medicate, distract, or entertain us. This is perfect for the busy, overwhelmed leader who could use some relief. No?

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