Summary: The following is a very lightly edited conversation I had with ChatGPT. Q: What are some practical tools, methods, mindsets, activities, etc., to improve an individual’s ability to plan, focus attention, manage multiple tasks, and regulate their behavior to achieve goals? Improving executive function involves strengthening cognitive processes through practical tools, methods, activities, and…
Summary: It’s not enough to know all the clever business sayings. You have to do them. I’ve been in the publishing business a long time, and it’s rare that I hear something new. When I go to a conference, I’m usually not getting new information. The talks serve to remind me to emphasize things I…
Summary: What you pay attention to will change the way you perceive the world, and what you take from it. I have a friend who quotes some ancient theologian to the effect that “when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” What does that mean? I think I can illustrate it with a story…