Every December, it feels like life hands us a pause button. Even if the calendar stays full, something about the lights, the music, the familiar rituals nudges us to slow down just long enough to take stock of where we've been, where we are, and where we're heading...
I doubt you’ll read these first few lines and think that doubt is anything good or useful. As a society, we have been taught that it’s not a positive thing. It has a negative connotation in just about every use of our language. From self-doubt to doubting others and...
In the age of social media and constant connectivity, comparison has become an insidious force that infiltrates our minds, sabotaging our aspirations and diluting our sense of self-worth. The act of sizing ourselves up against others, whether in terms of achievements,...
When I was just little Johnny Addison growing up in rural Covington, Georgia, I thought that adults knew just about everything. They had all the answers my budding mind was thirsty for, and I hung on their every word; at least, I tried to. That said, it’s hard to take...
An Old Friend On my last trip to the UK, I planned to sit down with an old friend to have brunch in East Sussex. It had been a long while since we last connected, and I wanted to make sure I took some time just for him. We chose a wooded spot for a forest brunch so we...
What is the Meaning of Life? People have pondered “the meaning of life” since life itself began. Even after all of these years, “why?” is still many people’s favorite question. “Why is this happening to me?” “Why am I stuck in this place?” “Why does this lead to...
“Real leadership emerges over time as an expression of who you are and what you do every day. More than anything, it takes shape as a result of everyday practice.” -excerpt from Real Leadership What does your everyday routine look like? If I guessed, I would expect it...
In our world today, it’s easier than ever to be unfocused. So many people are attracted to their distractions, staring at their phones and allowing crazy stuff to fly into their brains in a steady stream of clutter. If you really, truly want to achieve your biggest...
I’ve met a lot of great men and women in my life. Greatness comes in many shapes and sizes. From the owner of a tiny general store in Salem, Georgia, where I grew up, to titans of industry on Wall Street. Let me tell you what all of the most effective leaders have in...
