Those who know me well know that I’m constantly working on some sort of new project (like writing a book), developing a new area of expertise (like my three random years of DJing), or finding new ways to optimize, automate, or improve different areas of my life (like my morning routine or my approach to […]
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Today marks a momentous occasion—the official launch of my new book, I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships. The book is the result of nearly 3 years of work, and is my effort to share a relationship/communication skill that has had a tremendous impact in my life. Several years ago, I started seeing
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So…here’s the deal. I’ve always had a bad lower back, and finding a mattress that I could comfortably and consistently sleep on has been about as hard as finding a wife. (Maybe now that I’ve found one I’ll find the other?) Like most people with lower back pain, I’ve always preferred a firmer mattress. When
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A few years ago, I started paying more attention to my sleep: how easily I fell asleep, how soundly I slept, and how easily I awoke in the morning. I noticed (perhaps unsurprisingly) that it was much easier for me to wake up early during the summer months than in the winter. Even on nights
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Years ago I came across a simple principle that – after making a habit in my own life – made a profound difference in my day-to-day communication. It enabled me to give more direct and constructive feedback, allowed me to share my opinion without dismissing others’, and helped me better validate other’s feelings. The magic principle? Use “and” instead
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One January, several years ago, I found myself reviewing the previous year’s goals and feeling disappointed that I had once again failed at maintaining any sort of regular exercise regimen. My success rate for other goals (such as meditation, affirmations, hosting parties, etc.) was also less than stellar. Sound familiar? Unfortunately, chance are good that
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This time last year I sat by the pool at a resort in Hawaii and took a long hard look at my life. It’s become a tradition for me to take time off work, go somewhere tropical, and do a bit of a “life evaluation.” What did I do this past year? Where is my
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