How many times do you try to solve something before you give up? Once? Twice? Never? Perhaps you have something you want or that you need to accomplish and, while there may be alternatives, they aren't what you ideally want to do. Sometimes, it's easier to go with the path of least resistance and accept... Continue Reading →
I recently heard a talk which really caught my attention. The speaker suggested that we are living in a very affirmative culture, where we are encouraged to feel good about ourselves and - more tellingly- to not criticize or feel remorse over our shortcomings. And, somewhat counterintuitively, he suggested that that approach may be a... Continue Reading →
Picking up from my last post, I had been asked by one of my mentors to talk to his great nephew and offer my thoughts as this young man considers what to do after high school. In preparing for our meeting, I ended up writing down little bits of advice that I wish I had... Continue Reading →
Recently, I was very flattered when a mentor of mine asked me to meet with his great nephew, a talented young man who is in his senior year in high school who's actively thinking about what he'll do after graduation. He's one of those people with a lot of drive but which is balanced with... Continue Reading →
I recently picked up a book to read just for enjoyment but, even with this piece of escapist fiction, I found myself reflecting on the story and some of the lessons contained therein. The book has a medieval setting and there is a strong class structure in place with the nobles regularly looking down upon... Continue Reading →
I admit it. I like being told that I'm right. It's reaffirming, feeds my ego a bit while building up my confidence. It's external validation and it feels good. Plus, we don't spend time discussing anything further as my point of view has been declared the winner. Clean. Simple. Efficient. Still, with that said, I... Continue Reading →
I've turned to Fr. Mike Schmitz as an inspiration in a few of my posts now and, sure enough, he recently had some great insights around fear - including this post's title - that really got my mental gears turning. Let's start with a couple of generally-accepted truths about fear. First, how being afraid can... Continue Reading →
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