Why are so many respected thought leaders quiet in the face of today’s wars, political turmoil, and moral confusion? This reflection explores why silence is not apathy, but direction — an upstream orientation that points away from noise and back toward clarity, conscience, and learning. Inspired by a powerful TEDx talk from Tom Chi, this post invites us to question certainty, labels, and whether we are responding to reality or abstraction. Read More
We set goals every year and wonder why so many quietly fall apart. What if the issue isn’t discipline or motivation, but intention? Werner Erhard’s provocative idea that “we always get what we intend” offers a surprising lens on why our results make perfect sense. This reflection explores the difference between goals and intentions, and how greater clarity—not effort—can quietly change everything. Read More
What if “white-knuckling” isn’t about fear at all, but about wisdom at work? A simple story from a narrow logging road opens a deeper understanding of presence, fear, and the quiet intelligence that guides us when thinking settles and attention stays on the road ahead. Read More
Lawyers in Suits climb the Ladder of Inference on purpose — it’s literally their job. But in real life, we climb it accidentally, and that’s where the trouble begins. This short follow-up explores why legal reasoning works in courtrooms but creates chaos in personal relationships, and how seeing the ladder helps us make clearer, wiser choices. Read More
A simple workshop exercise taught me something profound: we’re almost always capable of more than we think. One extra inch. One percent more intention. That tiny shift can change results in ways we never expect. Here’s how a small increase in effort can create a massive ripple in performance and life. Read More
Rick Ruppenthal | COACHING