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Hunt vs Attract (And other Paradoxes)
Humans were designed to forage and hunt for food. We have an innate instinct to conquer and accumulate. It’s in our nature, and we always look for the next mountain to climb. Laura Gassner Otting spoke about this feeling on our LinkedIn Live session and the Success...
The Best Investment I’ve Ever Made
I missed the day when life’s coping skills were handed out at kindergarten. Old Gary’s coping skills were as follows: “If the going gets tough, work harder”. As a result, I was a do-aholic and a workaholic. After hitting rock bottom (as I described in detail in The...
God is in the Results Business
I spent many years comparing myself to others and wanting what they had - without putting in the work. I wanted the awards and recognition, hell, I wanted the six-pack - but I didn’t necessarily want to do the workouts. I wanted it all and I wanted it immediately! I...
Coping Strategies for the Sandwich Generation
Caring for elderly parents while your kids are still around is called being part of The Sandwich Generation - and it’s hard. I have been in healthcare for over 30 years, but nothing has prepared me for taking care of my mom, who is dealing with cognitive issues. I...
Why I Will Never Retire
I recently read an article in The Economist titled "Why You Should Never Retire, " which explained something I've been grappling with for a while – the importance of remaining useful. I'm likely at the top of my career, but how can I leverage this position? How can I...
Hunt vs Attract (And other Paradoxes)
Humans were designed to forage and hunt for food. We have an innate instinct to conquer and accumulate. It’s in our nature, and we always look for the next mountain to climb. Laura Gassner Otting spoke about this feeling on our LinkedIn Live session and the Success...