Episodes
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Ep 32: Practice makes habit. Deliberate Practice builds expertise.
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
Deliberate practice is intentionally looking for the area that needs the most improvement, doing whatever it takes to improve it, and then repeating until excellence is achieved. It may involve a lot of trial and error and it may involve consultation with experts, but the key is that it is intentional, rather than just mindless drills.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Ep 31: Be You. Thoughts on Uniqueness. A Letter to My Daughter.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
Wednesday Jul 31, 2019
In this letter to one of her daughters, Chere' reflects on the importance of having a unique voice.
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Ep 30: Be the Encourager You Need
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Today Chere' reflects briefly on the need for us to encourage people around us.
Rolfe Carawan gave an excellent TEDx talk on the subject. Link below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMxVTzWndlc&list=PLOvuT2jU_pHTkiBp0MAzSdP-o5T3loSmt
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Ep 29: How to Cope With Imposter Syndrome
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Sometimes we just feel like we cannot possibly do the tasks set in front of us. This is so common it is known as imposter syndrome. In this episode Chere' talks about how she copes with feelings of inadequacy at work.
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Ep 28: A Job that Matters
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Saturday Jul 27, 2019
Do you sometimes feel like your job doesn't have value? Are you looking for a job that matters? This episode is a simple reminder to us that if we refocus on serving others, then the job itself is irrelevant. A job of service is a job that matters.
This episode mentions an interview with David Begnaud, a CBS News journalist. Here is the promised link to that interview.
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
Thursday Jul 25, 2019
True professionals value other people. Everything we do stems from the level of regard we have for others, and the Puerto Rican governor failed because he failed to respect others.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Ep 26: The Flaw in Self-Improvement
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
in today's episode Chere' reflects on the need for community instead of a focus on self. Our purpose comes not from self-fulfillment, but from service.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Ep 25: How to get past your fear and do what matters.
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Do you feel like fear is stopping you from doing something you really want to do? Today's episode gives some practical advice for getting past those fears.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Ep. 24: Why you don't feel rested - and how to fix it.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Do you feel like life has you so busy you never have time to take a breather? Or do you find that you take time to rest in front of the television or a video game but you feel tired anyway? In this episode Chere' talks about the importance of intentional rest and solitude, rather than escapism.
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Ep 23: You need to be more ambitious
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Sunday Jul 21, 2019
Seeking excellence is not easy, so easy goals are the path to mediocrity.