The Business of Blooming
We have thousands of trees and bushes on our property, and some begin to bloom in early April if the weather is warm enough, but some don't bloom until late May regardless of the weather. We always think that some
A Minute with Alan™ — PMA
May 5th, 2023 Positive mental attitude. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEGuq5Fkuu4
How I Wrote this Post this Morning
When people tell me they're "overwhelmed" I know exactly why, so I can help them. Do I have your attention? People experience a sense of overwhelm when they don't focus on a single issue in front of them, but instead engage in
A Minute with Alan™ — Think (Originally) and Grow Rich
May 4th, 2023 You better think originally and grow rich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4bFNah3Gw
Thank God There’s No Canine College
(The Dog Star is a symbol of power, will, and steadfastness of purpose, and exemplifies the One who has succeeded in bridging the lower and higher consciousness. —Astrological Definition) Twice a week I take Royce into the yard around 6:30, then
A Minute with Alan™ — The Horizon
May 3rd, 2023 I’ve always had an abundance mentality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnm7teguNyE
Genius
I've stood next to two people whom I considered geniuses. One was Ben Tregoe, who cofounded Kepler-Tregoe in Princeton, and with whom I worked from 1972 to 1983, and had a continuing relationship with until his death in 2005. He is
A Minute with Alan™ — Perspective
May 2nd, 2023 He’s charming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aw8pu5cemMk
Key Distinctions in Effective Coaching
"Empathy" is the ability to understand and appreciate the feelings of another. "Sympathy" is the feeling of sorrow you have for the plight of another. In coaching and advising, I practice empathy without the sympathy. I call it "tough love." My clients call it