Yesterday, while scurrying across the street for the arriving streetcar, we saw a woman on the roof. As we moved through the crosswalk, she moved towards the edge of the building. She stood there for a moment before sitting down on the ledge. Pausing. Swinging her legs over. I stared…

I started 2015 optimistic, but it was the kind of blind optimism that glosses over the nuances of reality. …

(& How to Solve Them) — Content marketing has become established as one of the key pillars of a B2B marketing strategy. It’s a great tactic for goals ranging from lead generation to building brand awareness to increasing website traffic… It’s also tricky to leverage. Using content marketing requires finesse and balance: maintaining high quality of…

(and Learning to Let Go) “What are you afraid of?” “Mediocrity.” I’d meant it as a joke, but once the thought had been voiced aloud, I realized it was true. …

Never prematurely assume that the answer is “no.” — There are two primary factors which dictate whether we can or can’t do something: an internal component and an external one. The former is that which can be controlled by the self, such as active decision-making or mental fortitude, while the latter is influenced by others, the elements that are…

Instead of a checklist of New Year’s Resolutions, I’m going to focus on building better habits, integrating one new one per month. Here’s why. Show of hands — how many of you come up with a list of New Year’s Resolutions annually? How many of you actually manage to complete…

How to maximize comfort and minimize hassle when flying. 1) Frequent flyer/loyalty programs Two seemingly contradictory rules of thumb: a) sign up for multiple; & b) try to stick with one. International airline alliances (e.g. SkyTeam, Star Alliance, etc.) will allow you to rack up miles while flying with different airlines, but it’s also…