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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Turning a Setback Into a Story You Can Learn From
The way we tell the story of a setback shapes how we move forward. Here is how to reframe a hard chapter honestly, without spin or denial. Read more
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Morning Routines That Hold Up on Ordinary Days
Elaborate morning routines often collapse under real schedules. Here is how to build a simple routine that works on busy, tired and unpredictable days. Read more
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Starting Over After a Layoff: A Practical First-Month Plan
Losing a job is disorienting. This week-by-week plan helps you steady yourself, take stock and begin your search with a clear head. Read more
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Stress Is Information
Chronic stress is a signal, not a character flaw. What it is trying to tell you. Read more
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Small Talk Is Not Small
The brief exchanges before meetings and at counters build the trust that big conversations depend on. Read more
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The Humility to Change Your Mind
Changing position is often read as weakness. It is a sign of a working mind. Read more
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Keeping Promises to Yourself
Breaking commitments to yourself erodes self-trust. How to rebuild it. Read more
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Why Outcomes Lie and Process Tells the Truth
Good decisions sometimes produce bad results. Judge the process, not just the outcome. Read more
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Beating the Sunday Scaries
The dread that arrives Sunday evening is common and fixable. A practical routine. Read more
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Letting Your Team Fail Safely
Growth requires room to fail. How leaders create it without risking the mission. Read more