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I Think Things Through
Sometimes people see me make a decision and assume it happened in a moment. They hear me say, “I’m going to do this,” or “I’ve decided to move on,” and it may seem sudden to them. What they don’t always see is the thinking that happened before I said anything out loud. I’ve probably been…
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Trusting My Gut, Even When Others Don’t Agree
I’ve learned that when you tell people about something you want to do, you may get a lot of opinions. Some people will encourage you. Others will immediately tell you why it won’t work, why the timing is wrong, or why you should leave it alone. Sometimes their concerns are helpful. I don’t believe I…
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I Can’t Organize Everybody
I like a plan. I appreciate clear communication. If something changes, tell me. If you need something from me, give me enough time to do it well. If we agree on a next step, I’d like us both to remember what that step was. Sounds reasonable, right? Then you deal with people. And organizations. And…
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My Positivity Has Come With Age—and Work
When people see me being positive, I sometimes wonder if they think I’m overlooking something. As if I haven’t understood how serious a situation is, or I must not feel things as deeply as they do. Believe me, I feel things. I get disappointed. I get frustrated. I have moments when I’m tired of figuring…
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The Trip Changed Me. Now Comes the Work.
I came home from my last work trip with more than luggage and things to catch up on. I came home with a different understanding of what I need—and what I need to change. Something shifted while I was away. Being outside my usual routine gave me room to notice things I had gotten used…
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What Time Is It? And Other Questions Travel Has Made Impossible
Travel is supposed to broaden your horizons. Apparently, it also broadens your confusion about when to eat lunch. At home, I understand time. Morning means coffee. Afternoon means getting things done. Evening means deciding whether I have enough energy to get things done tomorrow. Then I travel, and suddenly my phone, my stomach, and the…
