I probably get the question once or twice a week. People know I’m a writer so it almost always comes up in conversation. “So, are you working on a book?” Filled with dread about the next question, I answer, “Yes, actually.” “What’s it about?” Most of the time I fumble through a wandering explanation of…
Imitation vs. Impersonation of Christ
“Sometimes methods and programs of meditation are aimed simply at this: learning to play a religious role. The idea of ‘imitation’ of Christ and of the saints can degenerate into mere impersonation, if it remains only exterior.” Thomas Merton, Contemplative Prayer, 69 Remember the WWJD? bracelets? The idea is pretty simple: ask yourself frequently throughout…
The Somebody-Nobody Syndrome
As Carol Dweck’s research has shown, each of us has two kinds of mindsets: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. I’ve always thought about the difference between the two mindsets like this: Growth Mindset: See intelligence as something that can grow like a muscle. See failure as an opportunity to learn. Fixed Mindset: See…
How the Steve Ells’s Vision for Chipotle Evolved
Steve Ells started Chipotle as a way to fund his dream to open an upscale restaurant. He kept the menu and the process simple. He found a model that worked and brought it to Denver. He got a loan from his dad and opened the first Chipotle in 1993. Chipotle took off. It is now…
The Perfect Use of Twitter
Twitter is getting a lot of criticism these days and starting to experiment with some changes to attract more users. Twitter has always been my favorite social network. You can communicate with anyone. You can make connections with people in your field that you would have never met otherwise. It has the potential to lead…
