Today's hyperactive and attention-demanding world makes reflection no easy task. Nonetheless, we still must find a way to carve out "mental space" so we can think clearly, plan, reflect, dream.
Peter Drucker expressed the value of reflection years ago, even when the world was not so information-rich and time-poor. He said, "Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action."
A significant problem in today's society is that people's level of success is greater than their character can sustain.
We see it every day in professional sports, entertainment, business and politics. People lack the personal character to gracefully handle their success, power, influence and wealth. It's a character chasm.
As I anticipated cooking on my outdoor grill for a traditional Labor Day family barbeque, I also pondered why Labor Day was, well, Labor Day. I love living during a time when any answer is just a Google and a click away.
Humility is not thinking less of ourselves but thinking of ourselves less.
If you have children, you know they are great at maintaining their parents’ humility. My youngest child, Lexi, is particularly gifted in this area.
Along with the books and columns I write, I have been writing this newsletter/blog for 20 years now. Occasionally I will ask my kids what they thought about one of my blog posts on a topic that is relevant to them.
