Topic

Coaching, truth seeking

A collection of 19 issues

Inquire within

Can we change the language of work? Can we create substance over noise? Can we hustle AND create meaning at the same time? I was listening to a podcast and it was interrupted by another 'must listen to' business podcast. I cringed and felt my hackles raised. Enough!

How are you wired?

You are not Steve Jobs. You're not Warren Buffett. Nor are you Mariah Carey. Obvious? I hope so. Steve Jobs, Warren Buffett and the likes of are held up as the gold standard everyone should aspire to. As if by mentioning them you are in their sphere. I

It's all made up

When you think about the work you do you have preconceived expectations. You might assume those you work with know what they're doing. And if you're having eye surgery you more than hope they do. But when it comes to business strategy, it's much

You are what you consume

I've been talking for over a year about building multiple income streams. About putting yourself in a position that if you lost your job or a major client, you're insulated from catastrophic loss of revenue. In short, you're diversified like a fine stock portfolio.

Why I am a fool. And you should be too.

When you're in charge of your own destiny means you don't let others dictate what you do. Yes, there are customers to please. Bosses too. Being in charge doesn't mean the money just rolls in. You have to put in those reps as I

Lessons for designing a career that works.

Welcome to July. This marks the 52nd edition of Own The Cow and what a year this has been. To wrap up the first year of this letter I am sharing some of my top lessons so far that ground me in my work. I say 'some' because

The evolution of work and power

This week let's look at the different modes of work. Conventional you looks at work as a job. You ask people you meet to spark conversation what they do for work. How's work?, you ask others. Work, work, work. Jobs, jobs, jobs. Employment. Unemployment. Here at

Less certainty. More inquiry.

This week I've been reading Maria Konnikova's The Biggest Bluff in which she goes deep into the Poker world to study decision making. I'm not a gambler and initially wrote off her book as Poker doesn't interest me. However, this snapshot from

Why imposter syndrome is good for you

How many times have you seen coffee flipped flop from being healthy to bad for you? One study shows 3 cups daily lead to a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Another says more than two cups a day lowers your cognition and increases blood pressure. It raises cholesterol. But

The glam is not the jam

Assume ownership of your life. Duh, right? Do you assume such? Or meld yourself to fit others' definition of what's good for you? Is it a mix? Or are you actually ruthlessly commanding ownership and control of you? Big responsibility this is. When you crash, it'