How do you find your Signature Idea when everything important has already been said? Some notes on courage, confidence, repetition, and finding your own voice.

Stop chasing the “feeling of being busy” and make real progress in less time. What I learned from my mid-life workout changes, and how it applies to business:

Progress isn’t always as fun as a Rocky-style movie montage makes it seem. How to get through the “messy middle”:

How to go on, even if you’ve barely touched your goals for the year.

In business, all the norms, expectations and “shoulds” can derail you. Time to step back, face reality, and tackle the real problem:

Why it helps to have some outside perspective (even if you have a “groovy” plan in place):

Asking the tongue-in-cheek question “If you were starting a cult, what would it be?” helps you get clear on the shared values, symbols, rituals, and meaning that attracts ideal clients (if you’re an entrepreneur) or helps you create unity in your team (if you’re a business leader).

Entrepreneurs can amplify their business by becoming a “Category of One”. Stand out rather than trying to be “better” than others in a similar category.

The big paradox: the cure for Imposter Syndrome may just be Pretending. Can your alter-ego bring out your true self?

Becoming “niche famous” to a few people is more impactful than trying to reach everyone.

The secret to winning isn’t always what you think it is. Read on for insights from an Olympic figure skater’s joyful, counterintuitive approach to peak performance.

Why are we so uncomfortable with Anger? It might just have to do with our relationship to Power. Learn how to manage both in a healthy way, and unleash your positive (powerful) impact:

A simple way to find your motivation (and prove “them” wrong).

Healthy anger is good. It’s connected to love. It’s motivating. Get motivated by identifying the “Villain” you’re fighting with your work.

Success isn’t as random as you think. There are patterns that you can learn, to win at Rock Paper Scissors or in business.

(The Stories we Tell Ourselves)

A Question to bring Clarity in the New Year:

Starting the Year with Intention.

Who do you want to be when the challenge sneaks up on you?