I have a friend who says I have monkey brain. I wasn’t familiar with the phrase but it is not as rude as it sounds. It is a Buddhist concept that references that incessant chattering of an overactive brain. I can relate to that. And in case you think I should still have been insulted – my friend assured me that she recognized my monkey brain since she is similarly afflicted.

It is my monkey brain that allows me to juggle three dissimilar thoughts simultaneously and occasionally get those thoughts to converge in interesting ways. Of course it also causes my mind to wander off in mid discussion as some bright and shiny concept catches my attention.

I wouldn’t have it any other way.

I am told the road to success is focus and concentration. “Become an expert”, say the experts and I guess they should know. Still, too much focus seems more like the road to boredom.

Today I launched a new facebook page called biz-e-mind to celebrate the joy of pursuing ideas. I do that the same way a child chases bubbles. I’ll stop when one pops – or a bigger, prettier idea floats into view. But with a nod to the experts I will focus on ideas that improve personal success in business – whatever that means.