by Lyn Allen | Nov 2, 2020 | Challenge Chronicles, Leadership |
Lesson 1: Lack of capacity is painfully expensive – AND – Lesson 1A: Our needs for capacity change. One of the first things I discovered upon moving to the farm was the explosive growth of the local cool season grasses. From April to June, the acreage around the house...
by Lyn Allen | May 4, 2019 | Challenge Chronicles |
You may be aware that I live on over 50 acres in a wilderness area, with – at latest count – one man, 2 cats, 3 dogs, 3 ornamental pheasants, 10 pea fowl, 8 goats, 12 sheep, 20-something chickens and 50+ guinea fowl. Plus 4 hives full of honey bees. What...
by Lyn Allen | Feb 1, 2019 | Challenge Chronicles |
When it comes to Being Prepared for challenges in life, the unfortunate truth is: There are some challenges for which you simply can NOT prepare. Whether it is a bolt-out-of-the-blue, completely unexpected challenge or a tsunami-sized challenge leaving your world...
by Lyn Allen | Dec 10, 2018 | Challenge Chronicles |
More than likely you’ve heard these words: You just need….. as in: You just need to do what I did. You just need to get over it, to get on with it. You just need to stop moping, to grow a set, to pull yourself together. Or (and this is one of my personal...
by Lyn Allen | Nov 27, 2018 | Challenge Chronicles |
I could tell you “it all began” with a cold and a cough that wouldn’t go away in the spring of 2016. Or I could tell you it all began with the first chest x-ray showing a mass in my upper right lung, and the accompanying radiologist’s report...
by Lyn Allen | Nov 9, 2018 | Challenge Chronicles |
This article was initially written for those of you who have followed my work over the past couple of decades. Whether you are reconnecting with me or new here: Welcome! I hope you find The Challenge Chronicles helpful as we navigate the challenges of an increasingly...