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The Philosophy of Smokey and the Bandit
Closing the gap between the man I am, and the man I'm capable of being, requires URGENCY.Maybe not for some, and certainly not for the young. But for me, the flames of this Mid-Life Analysis burn brightest when I douse them with a daily dose of...
Do Monks Talk to Each Other When No One is Looking?
"The business of business is relationships; the business of life is human connection." - Robin Sharma We all seem to have that person or persons that we truly connect with. And while there is certainly a romantic connotation to that sentence, and that's certainly...
40 Percent Less Sodium?
“How we frame our thoughts, is nearly as important as the thoughts themselves.” 33% less sugar? 33% less than what? 50% off? 50% off of what price? 40% less sodium? 40% less than what? Isn't that a pretty important detail? If you really stop and think...
Can the Government Shutdown actually give us hope for the future?
"Lack of clarity is always a sign of dishonesty." - Celia Green Regardless of your political persuasion and/or view of the current federal government shutdown, you've got enough 'debate ammunition' to sound-off for hours on end. And paradoxically,...
How to Tame a Wolverine
Professor Charles Xavier. Teacher. Leader. Mentor. Mutant. Professor X is the world’s most powerful telepath. He can manipulate people’s minds with his own will. He can tap into the psyche of human beings across the globe…all from the comfort of his...
Are your Goals like the Fidget Spinner
In July 2017, we went on vacation to Myrtle Beach with some friends...and great times were had. With one exception. One of my most vivid memories, is of a small, insidious creature that seemed to be lurking everywhere. At the beach, on the street corner, in our cars...
The Greater of Two Goods
How many times have you had to choose, seemingly, between "the lesser of two evils"? Perhaps it's a consequence of my age, or the negative media cycle that we all live in...but I sure seem to hear this phrase, a lot. The concept implies making a decision (usually a...
Someone, Somwhere, is DREAMING of your Struggle
“And those who were seen dancing, were thought to be crazy, by those who could not hear the music.” Friedrich Nietzsche Master the ability to widen your view, and your life improves...instantly. Show someone a new perspective, and you have the power to change their...
Thanksgiving Day. aka Gratitude Day
Tomorrow is the day!...my very favorite Holiday...Thanksgiving. Why? Well...certainly there's the food. Turkey (especially the dark meat), sweet potato casserole, cornbread, stuffing, gravy, deviled eggs, mmmm.... (If only coconut cream pie were "traditional".) And a...
A River Runs Through It…
Imagine you're walking down the center of a small river, heading downstream. The current at your back is quite strong, and the water is nearly chest high, but the bottom is of sufficient traction so that you feel stable in your footing. The walk is a bit cumbersome,...
A Case for Unreasonability
I believe...in being reasonable. I believe...that most of what you see and hear from media and social outlets is, unreasonable. Polarizing, extremist, myopic, self centered, closed-minded, "opinion journalism", ...call it what you will, but we are sadly missing the...
Euphemistically Yours
Euphemism - A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.You've probably heard, and used, many euphemisms in your day-to-day life...even if you didn't recognize it...
My Habits are Their Habits
More and more and more and more...this thought crosses my mind: "Your habits are their habits." In "Freakonomics", authors Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner reviewed data from a DOE study on over 20,000 children from kindergarten to 5th grade, specifically regarding...
Ugly Babies
"A face only a mother could love." - Unknown Ever notice how ugly other peoples babies can be? But not my sons. Nope. Handsome steeds from the very moment they squeezed their way down Mommy main street. I mean, these two dudes couldn't have been more handsome. From...
The Battle of Evermore
"When we feel safe inside the organization, we will naturally combine our talents and our strengths, and work tirelessly to face the dangers outside...and seize the opportunity." - Simon Sinek This is a quote about leadership...a topic I was thinking about this...
You’re Wrong. Why? You’re Mean. Wha?
“For good ideas and true innovation, you need human interaction, conflict, argument, debate.” – Margaret Heffernan There is a word I use, and consider, quite a bit: Discourse. It is simply a synonym for discussion or debate, but I find the word to have more nuance...