I Got Caught with a Coke

I was on my way out of the store with a 16-oz Coca-Cola in my hand on a Saturday morning when I spotted my cardiologist walking into the store. We made eye contact, and both exchanged a brief greeting, the nondescript kind that involves no personal information when two people know they know each other, […]

Anchor Management is a Lifelong Pursuit

Being “Grounded” and practicing “Anchor Management” are not just one-time activities that will instantly bring you to a place of maximum Groundedness, where you can declare victory, and be done. Being “Grounded” is a life-long pursuit, requiring constant attention. You will dedicate yourself daily to accentuating your positive anchors and minimize your negative anchors. On […]

What is Anchor Management?

What is “Anchor Management”? Well, there are three positive anchors: being Grounded in Calm Focus, Grounded in Thoughtful Response, and Grounded in Regard for Others. Conversely, there are three negative anchors: being Grounded by a Lack of Courage, Grounded by a Lack of Initiative, and Grounded by a Lack of Perseverance. “Anchor Management” is about […]

Grounded By Lack of Perseverance

What does it mean to be “grounded by lack of perseverance”? Most people give up too easily, too quickly. Most things take time. Remember the saying, “Good things come to those that wait”? The key is to have an informed opinion on how long it will take for something to reach critical mass, and to […]

Grounded by Lack of Courage

What does it mean to be Grounded by Lack of Courage? Most people just hold back entirely. They never take a chance or a risk, and regularly fear rejection or disappointment. Perhaps they grew up in an environment where they never received any encouragement. Perhaps all they heard from family, friends and authority figures is […]