I turned my kitchen into a coffee crime scene this morning.

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...

"If you’re not willing to start with small, embarrassing steps, you’ll never make it to the big, impressive ones." -  Ryan Holiday

The job market is tough right now.  Ironically, part of that is because of AI tools like NotebookLM.

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

It makes sense on paper - if you want to get better using a technology, focus on improving your technology skill-set(s).  

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 Relevant Analogies: AI chatbots can replace outdated examples...

“Reputation is the cornerstone of power.” - Robert Greene

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...