It seems the more people we connect with the less there is of us to go around. I start with the default answer of 'No' when a friend asks me to do something. I check my calendar. Then I offer a date 3 weeks in the future. Am I free now? Yes. But I have a false notion of obligation. I feel so little control over my time that I hoard the time I can control. I then squander the time I hoarded instead of spending it wisely ... by saying yes to my friend. It seems we … [Read more...]
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Are you connected enough?
March 11, 2013 by Eric
Filed Under: Priorities, Relationships, Self-Management
What Do You Have Time To Do? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself
February 20, 2012 by Eric
We don't seem to have the time to do a lot of things. Things like exercise, cooking healthily, calling our parents, brothers, sisters and friends, reading great books or magazines, driving without distraction (as we text some ridiculously unimportant message). We do seem to have time to do a lot of other things, though. Things like Facebook, Twitter, reality TV, e-mail, long showers, visiting newyorkjets.com, miamihurricanes.com, tmz.com or working long hours with no specific … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Commitment, Communication, Relationships, Self-Management, Trust
What bubble will burst next?
October 4, 2011 by Eric
Bubble's burst. We've seen the real estate bubble, the internet bubble, the energy bubble, and whatever other bubbles. They over inflated until, under the the value they promised was very different than the actual value provided. Reality reared it's ugly head. The bubbles burst under the pressure that came from reality weighing in. It's easy and cheap to produce credibility in social media world. Testimonials, reviews, followers ... all can be bought. Go on Fiverr.com. You'll find … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Communication, Ethics & Values, Relationships, Self-Direction
How much are you like a lab rat?
August 26, 2011 by Eric
I had a theory 6-7 years ago. I still do. The theory is that we compulsively text message, instant message and Facebook (FB wasn't around at the time for adults)because they tap into our inner lab rat. These communication tools exploit our inner pleasure/reward system. With each ding, buzz or Like, we get a little burst of dopamine. Dopamine is the neurotransmitter released in response to things like cocaine, crack, sex, deep laughter, etc. Each response we received provides validation. … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Communication, Relationships, Self-Management
