Honestly, I really don’t know if you are doing it wrong, but everyone else seems to think so. “You’re doing it wrong”  has been around for awhile, but I've recently seen an uptick online of self-styled regulators who chide, correct,  lecture, and make detailed lists about how everyone else is doing everything wrong because they have somehow decided ...

The slow food movement is about taking time to prepare good, clean, food from local ingredients and food sources, and educating people on taste and the nutritional benefits of natural food.  In the time it takes to craft a fresh, healthy meal, time itself is subdued by the process. There’s no rush to get there ...

In times of collective tragedy, it’s easy to see how we’re all connected. But when the dust settles and we return to the day-to-day struggles in our own lives, that’s when our sense of connection can fall apart. In my experience, personal difficulties—even successes—can work to alienate me from others.  There’s an interior monologue running through ...

 I see it everywhere. It’s in self-help books, on TV talk and reality shows, and observed in online conversations—and personas. “I feel good about myself.” “I’m the best.” “You’re wrong. I’m right.” “I know more than you do.” There it is.  The mantra of American life.  It’s imperative to be right, to “own” your brand, to identify yourself, and parade ...

There's an amazing phenomenon happening online - a wonderful campaign ToMamaWithLove being led by EpicChange.org the innovative US 501c3 nonprofit behind TweetsGiving, "one of the first events to harness Twitter for social good." Across the blogosphere, supporters of the "To Mama With Love" campaign are singing the praises of their mothers and the power of love to change the ...

A friend and colleague, Simon Mainwaring, has recently written a book about corporate responsibility titled “We First,” I look forward to reading it as Simon is a compelling speaker with a holistic, organic approach to business. The amazing thing, however, is the Simon has donated 10% of the profits of his book to GirlUp.org, a campaign of ...

While rehab may be about abstinence from alcohol or drugs, working the 12-Steps of AA requires fellowship, getting out of your own head, supporting others, tolerance, being of service, honoring commitments – and changing your attitude about the world, people, and circumstances in your life. It’s also about surrendering the belief that you can control ...

Amy ( @crackedpotts on Twitter) needs a 3Lunches coach for health, wellness, fitness in the Kansas City area. Since Amy doesn't know a friend with the right experience for this task, I'm reaching out to see if anyone is willing to do #3Lunches with Amy. Amy is looking for some practical coaching from someone who has ...

Everyone has one, is starting one, or trying to think of one. I get it. In this economy, real money is flowing into tech.  I like the idea that anyone could come up with the next big app and make a fortune or change the world—or both. The free-flowing exchange of ideas and talent online is ...

A 3Lunches coachee achieved a milestone over the weekend. At our lunch almost six months ago, she had a laundry list of professional ideas for her future. As we talked, it became clear that her main priority was becoming a mixed martial arts fighter. When she was younger, she’d competed in Karate, but she felt ...