Balancing act

Some time ago, a colleague introduced me to a quote that goes something like this: Balance, dare I say it, is vastly overrated. In the end, you might want to consider the benefits of imbalance, and the achievements that come with pursuing a passion with a...

Week one

You can probably tell that I’ve been busy. I’ve spent the past few weeks preparing for a job change, making the job change, and trying to wrap my head around it all. New extracurricular activities have filled my time outside the office, and my head is...

Good stuff

I attended a conference yesterday and walked away with word jerky like you wouldn’t believe. I don’t know which of these nuggets to chew on first, so I’m going to share them all and see which ones make you bite. Chime in early; chime in often....

Guiding light

I don’t know whether it’s the pomp and circumstance of graduation season, some sort of viral illness, or just too much time alone, but I currently find myself in a heightened state of self-assessment. I’ve been trying to identify the principles that...

Word jerky

Word jerky: a phrase I made up to denote thoughts to chew on. I’m even toying with the idea of giving it its own blog space. In the meantime, here’s a chewy morsel for your consideration. Responsibility is power transformed by humility. Reaction? Agree?...