Competition derives from the old Latin words ‘com’ (together), ‘petere’ (to seek). Two or more sets of people seeking out the same thing. It arises because of some perceived scarcity of resources. That perception is a key driver of our decisions and actions.

When it comes to life and relationships, we are all trying to build our own personal Rome. And if we want to make it work (even if we won’t get it built in a day), it is clear that we will require the involvement of others.

It was a curious sensation. To be quite so bone-achingly cold, and still to have a nose that felt as if it were on fire. Burning, itching, and surely just one final rub away from snapping off like an icicle. The frost on the inside of the windows was a grim visual testament to this horrifying state of affairs.

What is burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.

Each of us has our own load, our own unique challenge, that in our own way we are carrying uphill. And if it feels like an endless, repetitive task that is never complete, then there is no quicker way to burn yourself out, physically and mentally.

Clarity of who you are, what you do, and what represents a fair exchange for your time and services is a vital part of being able to face the challenges that life brings. The words we use to describe who we are and what we do play a critical role in charting the trajectory of our service, and define your ability to grow and bring in new business.

We were consulting with a physician who was transitioning into more administration. She described how she would be very expressive and articulate and initiate discussions that had anything to do with physician conflict.

It is easy to pride ourselves when we think we have done 'good' to others. Yet, we argue here that the only way to delude yourself into thinking that you have brought more benefit than a drawback to someone else by your actions is to be small-minded enough to consider only one set of perspectives.

If you, like the rest of us mortals, have likely asked yourself this question and been quite frustrated with the lack of a satisfactory answer. Mary is a business owner and is fed up with her husband comparing her to stay-at-home Moms or 9-to-5 Moms.