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'The GSD factor' (getting stuff done) is a superpower in life and business. Being competent and capable is the foundation, and this column gets into how to ensure you are building the skills that will never let you down.

Looking to add a few quick ingredients to the life happiness recipe? Give this a fast read and get ready to talk to strangers!

Congrats to the Class of '25! While there is no crystal ball as to what the future of work looks like, we do have the next best thing, the World Economic Forum 'Future of Jobs' report. Check out this column for a summary of predicitions as well as some free online course links for top areas predicted to be prioritized in hiring decisions in the coming years.

It's official...Neuroscience shows that mental time travel to visit our future self is a trip worth taking. It's a powerful habit that will change our present day outcomes and this quick read explains the how and why.

Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired from drinking? Changing our thoughts leads to changing our behavior, and it starts here.

90% of Americans support organ donation but only about half of us sign up. Here's a quick read on the many benefits and some FAQ's.

Obituaries are about life. Writing our own lets us clarify priorities and make our most important aspirations a reality!

Daily hours on social media continue to increase, and so do the related mental health problems. This quick read gives some insight why.

Some fast tips on sleep and stress management to make this the best school year ever!

Even if we think a messy desk is a sign of success, our brain definitely disagrees. Visual clutter causes stress...read why in this column.

First, a quote. In the words of psychologist, author, and Harvard professor Dr. Howard Gardner, “Stories constitute the single most...

Let's start with a fundamental truth about the human brain: It's a prediction machine powered by the fuel of habit and routine. Every...

First things first, Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with plenty of fun and festivities, and you’re entering...

No matter how often it happens, there is always an element of head shaking and bewilderment in how it happens so quickly. The 'it' being...

At this point, it’s safe to say most of us have heard the term ‘AI’ used in the context of the latest and greatest (or scariest)...

I know it’s risky to make assumptions, but I'm going to go ahead and start with one. I’m guessing you would like to be happy in life. I’m...

Let’s think about the concept of productivity. A straightforward definition could be that it is the effectiveness of our efforts as...

Think big! We’ve all heard that one before, right? While those two words may be meant to inspire someone, the reality of creating...

Regular readers of Bar Talk will no doubt be familiar with my long-held position that, as a big-picture headline, social media is doing...

Let’s start with a bit of theater of the mind. Imagine sitting on the couch or in your favorite place to watch Sunday evening TV. A...