My recent experiences in the Redwoods further pushed some thinking from readings and observations about the existential threat of today’s humans seemingly irrational drive to attract attention to themselves. The “Look at me!” drive I am starting to name it. This human drive seems in today’s modern cultural mix as strong as that of hunger,…
From my recent adventure in Redwoods National and State Parks, the redwood trees left a huge impression. National Parks published a short piece on the redwoods, and Wikipedia dove into the trees’ origins. Here is a snippet from the Parks’ publication: Exactly why the redwoods grow so tall is a mystery. Theories continue to develop…
From my ancient corporate life aeons ago, Covey Circles (control, influence and concern) were a common artifact, teaching tool employed. Here’s a video, and an article on the topic. I coached this concept almost daily as humans dangerously defer to the circle of concern almost instinctively (or so it seems). Admission: in my use of…
Awhile back, I stopped tracking fitness activities with my Apple Watch and Apple Fitness App. As a long time distance runner who tracked miles and pace for over 20 years before there were tracking apps (I stopped running at the age of 62, started at 18), letting go of fitness tracking was a big step….
