Corporate coach Deanna Vogt challenged me to fill in the sentence, “I could be more creative if only . . .” “If only” is a great way to eliminate your excuse du jour. “If only” is an obligator, because once you get rid of that item, you’ve got no excuse left, only the obligation. I could see the situation more accurately if only . . . I could lead this tribe if only . . . I could find the bravery to do my art if only . .
