Patterns of Intelligence

Patterns of Intelligence

Jul 27

Often what we call “intelligence” is simply our ability to recognize sequences.

Sitting at my desk and watching the office traffic I notice unusual instances on a regular basis. Suppose I see a misstep In the hall and a coworker stumbles over a box. I may assume the individual is simple clumsy.

However five minuets later I notice another coworker trip over the same ...

Success By Association

Success By Association

Jul 17

Success is an amazing feeling. We will drum-up any reason for a taste of this euphoria, with little encouragement. Although, many well meaning, talented, and intelligent people have succumb to a major pitfall chasing this emotion. We all know some one who talks about their position, job, work environment, child’s academic accomplishments, and/or favorite competitive sports team as if they ...

Sea-serpents On Mental Maps

Sea-serpents On Mental Maps

Apr 18
Long before Google Maps and Map Quest cartographers (map makers) would draw sea-serpents, dragons, and other mythical creatures denoting unknown territory. Some sailors took these marks to heart and would not venture past these notations. Other men would see this as an opportunity to chart a new course.

Most day-to-day decisions are directed by our mental maps. We see markers for ...

3 Attitudes of Motivation

3 Attitudes of Motivation

Apr 01

Motivation can at times be a bit elusive. I know for myself I seem to loose motivation the longer I have time invested in a project with little or no results. It is possible however to create sustainable MOTIVATION, regardless of circumstances, setbacks or obstacles. But you will need to follow a few simple steps.

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Constraint Theory

Constraint Theory

Mar 12

On average 70% of the decisions you make will turn out to be WRONG as time goes on. In the moment, the decisions or choices you made, may have seemed to be correct, with the given information. But now, situations may have changed and its time to “reset to zero.”

The skill set you are weakest at will set the pinnacle to which you can be effective in all your other skills. ...

5 Questions You Must Ask

5 Questions You Must Ask

Mar 09

I have a weekly ritual of asking myself five questions to keep centered and focused. These questions come from the book Goals!: How to Get Everything You Want Faster Than You Ever Thought ...