When a Form Reset Reveals a Deeper Problem
You think you’re getting stronger... but you're not. In strength training, progress is often measured in numbers: pounds lifted, reps completed,…
Thinking Beyond the Brain
I recently finished one of the more remarkable books I've read in a long time: The Extended Mind - The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain, by Ann…
Leverage Learning Environments to Create Customer Value
A couple weeks ago a consultant friend of mine, who coincidentally focuses his practice on lean in healthcare, was complaining about issues with his h…
Empirical Evidence for the Power of Kata
We've long known that embracing failure with an aim toward learning and improvement can create future success. Â Organizations that see failure in…
Question Yourself
One of my favorite websites, Brain Pickings, recently turned 13. The reason it's a favorite is because it offers content that is challenging intel…
Creating Range Through Exploration
Last weekend I powered through David Epstein's new book, Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The book has received rave reviews…
Harnessing Deliberate Reflection to Create Personal Improvement
My favorite part of last week's podcast with James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, was the last five minutes when he talked about a potential down…
Avoid the Arbitrary Constraints of Time
It's that time of the year again when many people ask "where did the year go?" and furiously try to wrap up projects, crank out potentia…