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.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Get there fast, or live the experience
Why hike to the top of the mountain when you could drive? Because the effort is where the value lies. Slow down, do the work, live life.
Writing
Rabbit Hole Day 2026
January 27th is Rabbit Hole Day, the birthday of Lewis Carroll. For a few minutes today, put down your cares and do something whimsical!
Peter's Progress
New book alert! Cover reveal! Unboxing!
Unboxing my new book of poetry and photography, the third in the series. Enjoy this cover reveal and goofy unboxing video!
Peter's Progress
When to believe AI
I asked ChatGPT to rate me as a coach compared to an experienced, skilled baseline. I graded out pretty good.
Executive and Nonprofit Leadership
A pebble in your shoe
Force-fitting someone into a project is like putting a pebble in your shoe. Instead, let them off the hook and focus on the people excited to be included.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Just wake up earlier
If you want to wake up earlier to get more done, then stop talking about it and just do it. Stop making excuses. You never know what might happen.