By: Brian Harris
I think it’s Brené Brown who said that “no” is just an invitation to a different conversation. That’s a helpful reminder to dive into opportunity thinking, rather than to assume all is lost when faced with a rejection. But how might this look in practice?
By: Brian Harris
What do you think of the saying usually attributed to Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, “Hurry is not of the devil; Hurry is the Devil”?
By: Brian Harris
It seemed a strange question at the time. “Chef or ingredient. Which are you?” The more I have pondered it, the more I appreciate its relevance. What’s it getting at?
By: Brian Harris
It’s strange to think of humility as one of the markers of future success, but it is. Without it, we don’t realise how much we still have to learn, and we miss cues which could set us on a better path.
By: Brian Harris
It seems counter-intuitive to say we need confident humility or humble confidence… but bear with me.
By: Brian Harris
Regardless of whether you are a Jordan Peterson fan or foe, you will surely agree that he is always interesting and gets you thinking. I am currently working my way through his latest tome, We who Wrestle with God, and will probably write more about it when I’m through.
By: Brian Harris
I recently wondered if it might be possible to navigate life part Amish, part 21st century. Of course a whole lot of qualifiers need to be thrown in, and I realise the thesis would never stand up to serious scrutiny, and those in the know will want to correct me on endless aspects of Amish life.
By: Brian Harris
Sometimes it is better to think about conflict in a peaceful season, so that when the tide changes, you are prepared.
By: Brian Harris
Resentfully lamenting that our life dream has not come true can blind us to the new opportunities setbacks sometimes birth.
By: Brian Harris
I recently floated the idea that regret should be a signpost not a home, and in this post I would like to explore the counsel to wear your failure like a flag.