Peter's Progress
Why AI will replace many coaches (but not me)
AI is replacing many coaches. I had Claude help me understand the difference between chatbots, good coaches, and elite coaches. I feel safe in my work.
Decisions
Extending the 10/10/10 decision framework
The 10/10/10 decision framework is a solid decision-making tool, but I found a new useful extension that can make all the difference sometimes.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Never pre-pay for overindulgence
The resort wanted me to buy the all-inclusive package, but it’s a bad idea to pre-pay for overindulgence. Better to choose as you go.
Executive and Nonprofit Leadership
Leadership in a Mexican airport parking lot
A protest shut down an airport. Calm, effective leadership got people where they needed to go. Some observations on what went right.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Three problems and one solution for talking to your younger self
“What would you tell your younger self” is the wrong question. Instead, ask “what would your younger self be proud of you for?”
Decisions
Your data set is incomplete
You can’t possibly have a complete data set, so make decisions using the data you have while being open to new information along the way.
Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
There’s a new war. So what?
The world is exhausting. How do you cope? How do you stay centered while also acknowledging what’s going on and how hard it is? Also, FREE EBOOK.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Fulfillment is an accumulation feeling
Finding fulfillment (ikigai) is easy, but most people fail because they’re doing it backwards. Fulfillment follows when you’re doing the right things.
Communication
Storytelling versus Communication
Communication is about information transfer. Storytelling is about emotional connection. They are not the same. Learn the difference.
Career
A class I never expected to teach
I teach classes and workshops, but when I was young teaching was the farthest thing from my mind. Be open to opportunity, and challenge your limiting beliefs.