The Bayleaf Blog
BayLeaf (Laurus nobilis): 1. An herb used to enhance flavor then removed so flavor stands on its own; 2. A symbol of victory, honor or triumph
When should you challenge the system?
It is important to understand the risks involved in challenging authority. Even though I am an advocate for change, I don't necessarily recommend challenging the system to everybody. From my new book, Rules Don’t Work for Me
What takes courage for you?
In the documentary, Man on Wire, high wire artist, Philippe Petit, walks a high wire between the twin towers in New York City in 1974. His wire is 1,312 feet, a quarter mile above the ground! A feat that would probably strike fear is most people. Yet throughout the...
What is your experience with the rules and expectations that surround us?
“I’ve discovered that it’s not necessary to follow the rules. I’m not talking about safety rules or physics rules. I’m talking about the rules and expectations we set for our personal and professional lives—“best practices” and “expert advice” that tell us how to do...