How brave are you?
A secret story of 9/11 came out recently. Two fighter pilots are assigned to destroy the last airliner taken over by terrorists before it struck some iconic American target. The pilots had no ammunition on board. So how could they destroy the airliner? Their plan was...How are a fighter pilot and an anxiety client alike?
I gave an invited talk this week about “advanced” treatment of anxiety disorders. i started by asking: How are a fighter pilot and an anxiety client alike? I described a scenario where the pilot of a F-35 (an “advanced” fighter still in...
Gratitude
I am thinking about Thanksgiving in the U.S. For some time Leah Dieterich has been writing a blog (thxthxthx.com) giving thanks to ordinary aspects of life. In a recent posting, she wrote: “Dear Not Drinking, Thanks for being like drinking but with fewer...How well do you handle crucial conversations?
I just read a book titled “Crucial Conversations” (2012) about how we engage in conversations that are crucial in the sense the conversations involve opposing opinions, high stakes, and strong emotions. These conversations occur with family members, fellow...Do we make our own luck?
George Washington became a hero at a battle in the French and Indian War. When the Indians launched a surprise attack against British and colonial troops, and the British commander was wounded, George rode his horse about giving commands and rallying the troops. The...
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