Insights on Life, Leadership and Pop Culture
brought to you by a classic overthinker from GenX
Reflections by G
Thrills, Chills & Spills in Panama
Rainforest frights, sea floor delights and one major insight that broke through the humidity of Panama.
Turning Fifty: The Big Five-O-M-G
Considering the typical amount of introspection I engage in on any given day, I assumed reaching this milestone would prompt deep examination. I’m still waiting.
Honesty and Discomfort: Contemplation in Times of Uncertainty
What influence does lived experience, the passage of time and technology exert on the choices we make? This reflection takes me to some uncomfortable places.
Being Your Own Boss: Going Solo Takes a Team
Reflections on my experience being self-employed. Pt 4: The long legs of advice, maintaing personal relationships and realizing it is a team effort.
Being Your Own Boss: The Busywork of Social Media
Reflections on my experience being self-employed. Pt 3: How a lack of clarity about my business manifested into a wasteful and exhausting approach online.
Being Your Own Boss: Hidden Costs of Going Solo
Reflections on my experience being self-employed. Pt 2 Hidden costs, what to spend money on and when to take the wait-and-see approach.
Being Your Own Boss: Figuring Out What To Do and How To Do It
Reflections on my experience being self-employed. Pt 1: Learning the difference between what you do, how you do it and the evolution of both.
From Bell Bottoms to Bookshelves: A Glimpse Into the Life of a Total Misfit
Despite my best attempts, I never found my ‘in group’ as a kid. My adult life is richer for being a misfit.
8 Insights That Snuck Up On Me
Insight sneaks up on us from surprising sources. I share 8 of these bite-sized moments of inspiration from decidedly non-inspirational sources. (3 min read)
When People Disappoint You: Part 2
They were my mentor. A trusted advisor. Someone to look up to. They were also a bully. (4 min read)
When People Disappoint You: Part 1
How we react to disappointment is messy. Does social media make us sweat the small stuff and overlook the worst? Why do we judge celebrities harsher than our friends? (5 min read)
Our Personal Relationship with Change
How we interpret change is uniquely personal. The way it affects us, and how we resist, is a shared experience. (4 min read)
The Social Media Vortex
We need to make the most of our professional social presence but beware the vortex. It can trap you into wasting time & effort with a side of anxiety-inducing thought spirals. (3.5 min read)
My Wise Guy Story
Guy Kawasaki was looking for help. I took a chance, said yes and almost blew it. The lessons for this soon-to-be author were extraordinary. (4 min read)
It Was A Celebration Of Women, So Why Did I Say No?
Being an ally takes more than just support. Sometimes it means stepping aside - or simply saying no. (2.5 min read)