“It’s easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.” We’ve all heard this before in one form or another, right? But how many of us are actually doing it? My gut tells me that most of the time we’re waiting for permission. Or, at least, approval. So why are we so hesitant to…

I have never been afraid to ask questions. I have also grown quite comfortable, more so the older I get, admitting when I don’t know something. This is characteristically opposite of the stereotypical American male—the man who knows all and needs help from no one. I am fortunate in that I do not attach my…

First, understand that procrastination is never a time management issue. Procrastinating is a desire issue. Whenever anyone has been putting something off they claim they really want to do, the number was reason or excuse is: “I don’t have time.” This is simply untrue. And I can prove it. Just think about a typical day….

Open Your Hand: In the movie Star Wars, Princess Leia is captured by the Empire in hopes of forcing her to reveal the location of the secret rebel base. In response to Governor Tarkin’s bravado she replies, “The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.” Only an…