Kip's Counsel

It was 2:00 am, and I was wide awake, staring at the ceiling, consumed by the pain that was coursing through my neck and across my shoulders. My surgeon warned me that cervical spinal fusion would cause post-op pain. But he also said that it would be a piece of cake...

Jed decided to purchase a gold mine. Jake, the former owner, had done well. But when the gold ran out, he decided to quit digging and move on. So he sold the mine and all the equipment he used to explore. Jed, however, sensed that the “claim” would produce more gold...

Gary was a patient in a rehabilitation facility, recovering from a broken back after jumping out the passenger side of a moving car. He had been drinking while arguing with his father, who was driving. Gary was also my roommate while I was in treatment for multiple...

I almost died in a horrific car accident 2 years ago, prevailing through the most terrifying time of my life. I had practiced meditation for 4 years prior for an hour a day. Mindfulness practices "kicked in" when I needed them for 5 months of hospitalization and...

If you have ever been leading a meeting that ended in lack of agreement, hard feelings, or a sense of futility, then your team has experienced conflict. The most obvious indicator of brewing conflict is “verbal elbowing”—when members start cutting each other off...

From the "eagles peak," you are more likely to "see" hazards to conversational momentum. Get to the peak quickly so you can intercept obstacles before they put productivity too far out of reach. Did you ever lead a meeting that felt like you were running in mud? Does...

An undeniable fact is that stress causes or amplifies life-threatening conditions, such as chronic disease, depression and addictions. You can drastically reduce emotional and physical suffering by raising your sense of calm and mastery. 1. Know your stress map. Make...