We love big goals—massive changes, overnight success, instant results. But inThe Age of Micro, I look into why thinking smaller is the smarter move:

1. Small Wins Build Big Momentum – Micro-changes feel doable, which means you actually start (and keep going).
2. Your Brain...

1. “Saying Yes Makes Me a Team Player” – No, it makes you overworked and resentful.

We've all been there: receiving sound advice yet choosing to sidestep it.

This puzzling behavior often stems from cognitive biases and emotional factors.​

Understanding Our Resistance to Good Advice

• Behavioral Biases: Our inherent biases can lead us to resist beneficial...

1. Contextual Adaptation: AI chatbots can reshape traditional advice to fit your specific situation.

1. Simplified Summaries: Complex ideas are distilled into clear, actionable insights with tools like ChatGPT.​

1. Relevant Analogies: AI chatbots can replace outdated examples...

Before people need advice, they need something simpler: to feel heard.

Stephen Covey’s “psychological air” is the invisible fuel every relationship runs on.

• Listening Is Oxygen – Genuine listening makes others feel seen, safe, and valued.
• Empathy Beats Efficiency – Don’t...

1. Own Your Actions – Proactive beats passive. Winners act; they don’t wait.
2. Start With the Finish Line – If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll never get there.
3. Rest Like It Matters – Sharpening the saw means building stamina, not burnout.
4. Focus on What Counts –...

A promise is like tire pressure; ignore it too long, and things get wobbly fast.

Keeping your word—especially to yourself—isn’t just about integrity. It’s how you stay aligned, steady, and moving forward.

• Small Breaks Add Up – Skipping tiny commitments weakens big ones...

1. Fear Builds Fast – Most walls are made of “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios.
2. Comfort Zones Are Traps – Safe isn’t the same as satisfied.
3. No Risk, No Realness – Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the access point for growth.
4. Walls Keep the Good Stuff Out – Protection...

You don’t have to absorb everything. What you take in shapes what you grow.

1. “Failure Means You’re Not Good Enough” – Nope, it means you’re learning.
2. “Success Happens Without Mistakes” – Every win is built on a pile of losses.
3. “Avoiding Failure Is the Goal” – Playing it safe is the fastest way to stay stuck.