Killer Questions

Is this just the best of what’s common, or is it the best of what’s possible?

The brain feels great about where you are and how things are going based on comparing itself to the best of what’s common: all the tense, tired, distracted, uninspired people who work with you, or compete with you. Get a little ahead of that crowd, and your brain thinks you’re a superhero. When you feel […]

Where can the smallest change make the biggest difference?

We have found that one insightful question, asked regularly, can make a big difference for your effectiveness. Here’s today’s killer question: Where can the smallest change make the biggest difference? The brain’s natural choice for goals is what researchers call “be-good goals”: fit in, go along, do well enough not to get in trouble. The goals […]