You’ve heard the advice a hundred times and maybe even here a few times. Let it go. Put the past behind you. Move forward. Move on. It sounds clean and empowering—like something you’d see on a motivational poster or hear in a graduation speech. However, that advice is useless if it doesn’t come with aContinue reading “Putting the Past Behind You and Moving Ahead, And What That Really Looks Like”
Author Archives: John Berkovich
How to Get Unstuck From Overthinking, Overplanning, and Underdoing
Have you ever spent hours, days, or even months planning something, only to realize you haven’t started, or if you have, you haven’t done all that much? Maybe you have a dozen notebooks filled with ideas, A Word or Google doc of tasks, or a list of goals so long and detailed that it feelsContinue reading “How to Get Unstuck From Overthinking, Overplanning, and Underdoing “
Rant No. 2: The People Who Sit Right Next to You in an Empty Restaurant
It’s time for my weekly rant, which, like all the others in this series, is based on experiences I’ve had more than once over the years. On my way back to the hotel from a day of sightseeing during a two-week vacation, I parked my rental car and walked into a quiet, seat-yourself restaurant forContinue reading “Rant No. 2: The People Who Sit Right Next to You in an Empty Restaurant”
Why Some Folks Start Over After a Few Bad Days And Why They Shouldn’t
Most of us have said it at one time or another, especially after a few setbacks. “I’ll start fresh on Monday,” “Tomorrow is a new day,” or one of my favorites, “I’m resetting everything next week with new goals, a better attitude, and a stronger commitment this time.” Escaping the “start over” trap can beContinue reading “Why Some Folks Start Over After a Few Bad Days And Why They Shouldn’t”
Three Days Off Writing and I Lose My Mind (and My Mojo)
There’s a rhythm to writing that’s hard to describe unless you’ve lived it. It’s not about flow, productivity, word count, or even deadlines; it’s about movement. That sense that your mind, even on a nature walk, is turning over, processing, sorting, sharpening. Even when the words don’t seem quite right, at least you know the engineContinue reading “Three Days Off Writing and I Lose My Mind (and My Mojo)”
Rant No. 1: The Screeching, Hellish Kid in the Restaurant
I’m happy, easygoing, and optimistic, but like most people, certain things get under my skin—not always, just sometimes. With that in mind, a multi-part Rant Series begins, designed to get a few things off my chest every Tuesday, with maybe some attempt at humor thrown in. Without further delay … You’re out for dinner withContinue reading “Rant No. 1: The Screeching, Hellish Kid in the Restaurant “
Summer Memories – How the Smallest Things Leave the Biggest Impressions
There’s something magical about summer. Maybe the longer days, the warmth in the air, or the slower pace invite us to soak it all in. But what is interesting about summer is how the most ordinary moments can be etched in our memories for years or even decades. Big trips or extravagant events often makeContinue reading “Summer Memories – How the Smallest Things Leave the Biggest Impressions”
When a First Date Becomes a One-Man Show
So, a client/friend and I are sitting in a family restaurant several weeks ago and we weren’t trying to eavesdrop, but some performances are loud enough—and too tragically awkward—not to witness. Across from us, a couple, probably in their late forties, were clearly on a first date. You could tell by the awkward energy, theContinue reading “When a First Date Becomes a One-Man Show”
When Noticing Is A Strategic Asset
“You notice things most people don’t.” The words hung in the air, a casual observation that landed with surprising weight. At first, I shrugged it off. Didn’t everyone see the chipped paint shaped like an iguana on the park bench, the subtle shift in the barista’s demeanor, the way a particular song could instantly transportContinue reading “When Noticing Is A Strategic Asset”
The Power of Showing Up When You Don’t Feel Like It
There are days when everything in you says, “Not today.” When your energy is low, your motivation is in first gear, and your mind yells “What’s the point?!” or “I don’t care anymore.” On those days, it’s easy to disappear and avoid the world. To skip the to-do list, cancel the project, or crawl backContinue reading “The Power of Showing Up When You Don’t Feel Like It”
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