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"How Do I Do It?" vs. "Can I Do It?"

Jan 27, 2024

“(A) process orientation (versus outcome orientation) . . . asks ‘How do I do it?’ instead of ‘Can I do it?’ and this directs attention toward defining the steps that are necessary on the way. This orientation can be characterized in terms of the guiding principle that there are no failures, only ineffective solutions.”

                                                                                   - Ellen Langer, Mindfulness

 

Think of the last time you faced a major challenge in your life. 

 

You may be at that place right now as you read this. 

 

How many times are we caught up in the mind game of whether we can successfully tackle a challenging situation? 

 

Our minds can go in all types of...

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"How Do I Do It?" vs. "Can I Do It?"

Jul 29, 2023

“(A) process orientation (versus outcome orientation) . . . asks ‘How do I do it?’ instead of ‘Can I do it?’ and this directs attention toward defining the steps that are necessary on the way. This orientation can be characterized in terms of the guiding principle that there are no failures, only ineffective solutions.”

                                                                                       - Ellen Langer, Mindfulness

 

Think of the last time you faced a major challenge in your life.  You may be at that place right now as you read this. 

 

How many times are we caught up in the mind game of whether we can successfully tackle a challenging situation?  Our minds can go in all types of...

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People Who Want What's Best for You, Want to See You at Your Best

Jun 28, 2022

“People who want what’s best for you, want to see you at your best.”

                                                                                          - Oprah Winfrey

 

I was recently watching an inspirational video on YouTube featuring Oprah Winfrey delivering a commencement speech to an auditorium of graduating college students (yes, I think Oprah is the bomb ). 

 

During her impassioned address, she imparted upon the graduates the words shared above,

 

“People who want what’s best for you, want to see you at your best.” 

 

Hearing these words caused me to pause, reflect upon and appreciate all of the amazing people I have had in my life who supported and encouraged me. 

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"How Do I Do It?" vs. "Can I Do It?"

Aug 01, 2021

“(A) process orientation (versus outcome orientation) . . . asks ‘How do I do it?’ instead of ‘Can I do it?’ and this directs attention toward defining the steps that are necessary on the way. This orientation can be characterized in terms of the guiding principle that there are no failures, only ineffective solutions.”

                                                                                       - Ellen Langer, Mindfulness

 

Think of the last time you faced a major challenge in your life.  You may be at that place right now as you read this. 

 

How many times are we caught up in the mind game of whether we can successfully tackle a challenging situation?  Our minds can go in all types of...

Continue Reading...

5 Questions Great Leaders Ask When Dealing with Challenges

Aug 19, 2019

"Quality questions create a quality life.  Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.”

                                                                                                       - Anthony Robbins

Questions.  I have heard innumerable times in my life that the quality of our lives is in direct proportion to the quality of questions we ask ourselves.  This is particularly true when are dealing with challenges.  

As leaders in our lives and in our organizations, challenges are indeed a constant.  Ask any leader who embarked upon something big, and they will almost always tell you that they never arrived at their desired outcome in the way they...

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