The Comeback Is Not a Straight Line
Setbacks inside the recovery are part of the recovery.
Category: Moments
Short real-time updates and posts from Chris — the “Magic Moments” live feed.
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Spring Cleaning Your Commitments: Clearing a Calendar That No Longer Fits
Closets are not the only thing that collects clutter. A practical method for sorting your recurring obligations, leaving the ones that no longer fit, and protecting the space you free up. Read more
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The First-Quarter Review: What to Keep, Fix and Drop Before April
Three months into the year is the right moment for an honest look at your goals. A simple keep, fix and drop review turns January’s hopes into a plan built on evidence. Read more
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What Tree Rings Teach About Hard Years
A drought year leaves a narrow ring. The tree keeps growing. A short reflection on how difficult seasons are recorded, and why they are not the whole story. Read more
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The Night Before: How Elite Performers Handle the Hours Before It Counts
Surgeons, pilots, athletes and speakers all face the same long evening before a high-stakes day. What they do with it, and what the rest of us can borrow. Read more
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Grit Is Not Grinding: What Angela Duckworth’s Research Actually Says
Grit has become shorthand for pushing through anything. The research behind the word is more interesting, and more useful, than that. Read more
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Energy Management: Planning Your Day Around Your Best Hours
Time management alone may not be enough. Learning when your energy peaks and dips can help you do your most important work at the right time. Read more
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Letting Go of Resentment So You Can Move Forward
Resentment can quietly hold us back long after a hurt has passed. Here is how to begin releasing it without excusing what happened. Read more
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How to Talk About a Setback in a Job Interview
Gaps, layoffs and career detours often come up in interviews. Here is how to discuss them honestly, briefly and in a way that shows growth. Read more
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The Habit of Keeping Small Promises to Yourself
Self-trust grows when you keep the commitments you make to yourself. Here is why small promises matter and how to keep more of them. Read more
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Celebrating Progress Without Waiting for the Finish Line
If you only celebrate when a goal is complete, you may go months without encouragement. Here is how to recognize progress along the way. Read more