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Canoe Talk 3- Little Resistance & Big Resistance
https://vimeo.com/739061108 Canoe Talks is a video series of unconventional wisdom in an unconventional setting designed for mindful change-makers – entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders, business owners, and professionals. Strategist, teacher, and author of TRACKING WONDER Jeffrey Davis responds personally to questions raised by a…
Canoe Talk 2 – The Wonder of Witnessing Others in Wonder
Canoe Talk 1 – To Affect the Quality of the Day
Beginner’s Mind in the New World of Work
“Yikes. I have no idea what I’m doing.” That’s often the first thought when we embark on something new — whether it’s a location, place of employment, or skill. The anxiety of unknown challenges and experiences often impedes our career…
Our Current Culture is Choking Out Creativity
With how much innovation and development occur in 21st-century society, it’s easy to assume that creativity follows a similarly meteoric rise. Virtual reality video games. Fusion Cuisine, combining the practices of disparate cultures. Barrier-breaking performance art. All of these experiences…
The Pervasiveness of Burnout and Languishing —And What You Can Do About It
Become the Author of Your Own Story with Learned Optimism
We often talk about the power of positive thinking: simply envision yourself acing the job interview and the position is yours, or imagine driving the car of your dreams and soon enough, it will materialize before you. But as you…
Counter-intuitive ways to set and achieve goals amidst rampant uncertainty
10 Lessons I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Tracking Wonder
When I became a father, one October morning I looked into my first infant girl’s sky-wide blue eyes and made a silent two-fold vow: I would learn from her the art of not-knowing, and I would live a life so…
3 Books to Assume Leadership and Agency in Your Life
In times of crisis, it’s easy to play the blame game. Overwhelmed by uncertainty, we can fall prey to a helpless mindset that can quickly turn to anger and accusations – even if we never express those feelings to others….
The Art of Pausing
When the church bells toll 1 pm throughout Italy, you’ll find workers and school children scuttling home while small businesses and banks alike close up shop. Within an hour, the cobblestone streets are empty. It makes no difference whether you’re…
Ease Overwhelm & Uncertainty with 3 Simple Systems
Burnout hits nearly every entrepreneur and creative at some point. Your neck and shoulders ache. Your temper is irrationally short. You are more reactive than creative. You worry more than wonder. It feels like there is no time for envisioning…